What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Medical Assistant position at East Valley Family Practice?
General Summary:
Responsible for providing direct nursing care in a medical office setting under the direction of a physician, assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. * Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, * assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients? physical and mental status. * Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practices charting policy. * Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures * Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. * Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors. This includes cleaning, sterilizing, and storing instruments in * accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies. * Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially * infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. * Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments * for testing as ordered by the physicians. Notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests ordered by the physician or other * health care provider, which require pre-certification by the insurance company. * Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. * Assists in checking out patients and assists them with referral processing and scheduling process * Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed
Qualifications:
* Education: High school diploma/GED required. * Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of education
* Experience: Must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a physician
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location