BACK OFFICE MEDICAL ASSISTANT Family Practice - East Phoenix, Airport area
Full Time - Weekly Pay
M-F 8am-5pm
Job Info:
As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical clinic. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Take vitals and document findings in the patient chart
- Review annual wellness questionnaire with appropriate patients
- Organize, authorize and schedule appointments for referrals
- Enter laboratory services
- Send prescriptions electronically or by fax. Verbally call in prescriptions
- Administer injections, perform urinalysis and other lab test, EKG
- Assist during medical examinations
- Triage patient calls, assess the problem, consult with the physician
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
- Skills
Experience we require:
- Job Stability / Longevity
- Experience in Family Practice, Pediatrics or Women's Health preferred.
- 2 Years+ of proven working experience as a Medical Assistant
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Punctual and self disciplined
- NATIONAL Medical Assistant Certification is preferred (CMA or RMA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Spanish/Bilingual is a plus.
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and EMR experience
- Degree in Medical Assisting from an accredited college.