Medical Assistant

Summary: 

The Medical Assistant primarily provides clinical and administrative support to our OB/GYN physicians and other clinical staff. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills and being able to be empathetic towards patients while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.  

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for verifying patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit. 

• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. 

• Responsible for collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, giving patients injections, and drawing blood. 

• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding electronic and paper medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential. 

• Informs patients by transmitting physician orders and questions about surgery. 

• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. 

• Assist with sterilizing equipment / maintain proper working knowledge of the Autoclave. 

Primary Duties: 

• Prepare exam rooms for patients including stocking with proper supplies and cleaning after each patient visit.  

• Manage the flow of patients to optimize the physician’s schedule. 

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the EHR system. 

• Assist providers with in-office exams and procedures while ensuring patient comfort. 

• Educate patients on reproductive health, prenatal care, contraception, and other health related concerns.  

• Respond to (patients/vendors/employees) 

• Maintain efficient supplies on hand and place appropriate orders to maintain supplies.  

• Sterilize equipment and exam rooms after each patient visit. 

• Coordinate and collaborate with team members. 

• Schedule patients visits and follow-ups. 

• Aide in answering phones, checking in and out of patients when needed.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology. 

• Knowledge of patient care techniques, administering injections, drawing blood, taking vitals, and performing basic lab tests.  

• Knowledge of sterilization processes. 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.  

• Customer service skills in handling patient questions and concerns with professionalism, empathy and patience.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and problem-solving patient concerns or conflicts. 

• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.  

Work Environment 

• May require occasional travel or overtime. 

• Work is performed in a professional healthcare setting. 

• This position operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

• Exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and toxic substances in the work environment. 

Physical Demands 

• Ability to lift and move medical equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.  

• Extended periods of standing and walking. 

• Manual ability to handle instruments and equipment.  

Experience 

• Experience and knowledge of an EMR preferred but not required.   

• Prior experience working in a women's health or OBGYN setting is highly desirable.