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Evergreen Health
The Medical Assistant performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that places emphasis on quality of care and customer service, collaborating with medical staff to ensure a patient centered approach to care. Essential functions of this role:
- Performs clerical duties that drive efficient patient flow
- Prepares patients for provider visits and/or procedures by taking vital signs; accurately records medical history and assessing risk factors
- Facilitates lab and diagnostic tests at the request of the ordering provider
- Conducts a review of scheduled patient’s charts to assist with pre-visit planning
- Assists nursing staff with completion of paperwork on behalf of patients including, but not limited to: prior authorizations for treatments and prescriptions, patient benefits, entitlements, disability and any other agency inquiries as assigned
- Maintains exam rooms according to protocols by cleaning rooms between patients exams to ensure patients' comfort and compliance with infection control standards
- Thoroughly records information with the EMR to meet clinical and agency requirements
Qualified Candidate will have a High school diploma or equivalent, current valid CPR certification and one (1) year of experience in a healthcare practice. Medical Assistant Certification CMA (AAMA) strongly preferred. Familiarity with EMR system (Medent) strong preferred. Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word) and ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environment. Excellent customer service skills required. Sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, addiction and LGBT issues essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education: High School Diploma (plus 1 year experience); OR Equivalent combination
Required experience: Experience working in a healthcare practice
Required certification: CPR; CMA (AAMA) (preferred)
Additional requirement(s): EMR (Medent) systems (preferred)