JOB HIGHLIGHTS:

- Candidate must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work flow - this is what this position entails!

- Candidate will work for Children's Medical Associates - a pediatric practice but from time to time may be required to work with adult         patients at Horizon Medical Associates - an adult, primary care practice.

- Candidate must be registered or certified.

- The chosen candidate will receive a few weeks of training for the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Receive visitors or patients, ascertain their needs, and direct them accordingly.
• Answer phone in a cordial & professional manner and schedule appointments, screen patient calls to physician; handle all that do not require a physician.
• Prepare office computer, waiting room and patient bathroom each morning.
• Reschedule appointments as needed and monitor patient flow daily.
• Review sign-in sheet on a daily basis for changes in address, telephone number and update as needed..
• Take and record blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, etc.
• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Meet with pharmaceutical company representatives and organize handling of medication samples.
• Perform lab work, draw blood and if necessary make appts for diagnostic tests to be performed off site; educate patients about procedure and necessary preparation for them.
• Help physician with examinations (rectal, breast, pelvic), diagnostic (EKGs), injectable meds and treatment procedures.
• Call patients to relay advice and instructions from physician.
• Maintain medication and medical supply inventory.
• Maintain medical equipment.
• Insure that instruments, supplies, and equipment are clean and ready.
• Properly dispose of contaminated and disposable items.
• Perform other tasks at the request of the physician and/or office manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Assistant Certification
• 1-2 yrs of both front and back office experience preferred
• Must know how to draw blood and administer injectable meds
• Must have excellent writing and verbal skills
• Ability to be a team player and maintain professionalism with co-workers and patients
• Must create a comfortable, receptive environment for patients, acknowledging their complaints.
• Must be able to firmly but politely enforce the office policies.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work flow!
• MUST BE PUNCTUAL and respect time by giving early notice when your absence may affect the practice’s business.
• Must be receptive to constructive criticism
• Must be truthful and honest! The physician acting on your inaccurate info can result in patient harm/death.
• Must be proactive and have a sense of urgency