Job Responsibilities:

·         Accompany physician into the exam room.

·         Assist physician with documentation of patient medical history and physical exam, as well as procedures and treatment, into electronic medical record. 

·         Assist in maintaining efficient workflow of physician while in the office.

·         Enter physician orders and prescriptions as dictated by physician.

·         Ensure that all clinical data, lab or other test results, the interpretation of the results by the physician are recorded accurately in the medical record.

·         Ensure that letters are mailed or faxed on a daily basis to all physicians involved in a patient’s care, and with all copies of pertinent reports or tests attached.

·         Scan medical records and other paper records into the electronic medical record.

·         Assist practice staff by answering phones, scheduling patients and check-in/out as needed.

·         Proofread and edit all the physician’s medical documents for accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

·         Research contact information for referring physicians, coordinate referrals, prepare operative reports, make phone calls, and other clerical tasks as assigned.

·         Promptly sets up exam room and prepares patient for physician.

·         Performs accurate, routine medical tests such as quick strep, quick VUE HCG, Hemacue, urinalysis, glucose monitoring, etc.

·         Takes and accurately records vital signs in patient’s chart.

·         Inventories, orders, and maintains medical and pharmaceutical supplies.

·         Performs accurate EKG’s as required.

·         Obtains blood samples and processes accordingly.

·         Cleans medical instruments according to established procedure; performs sterilization.

·         Coordinates with GH Lab for pick-up of lab specimens and test results.

Job Requirements:

·         High school diploma or GED. (Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences Preferred)

·         Current Medical Assistant Certification and CPR Certification

·         Must be highly motivated and experience driven.

·         Must be able to function in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

·         Must be proficient with use of computers and typing.

·         Must be proficient with medical terminology.

·         Must be familiar with physical exam process.

·         Previous experience with electronic medical records, medical transcription or medical coding/billing is preferred.