What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL_ASSISTANT I position at eTeam?
Shift Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
Job Description
Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:
Job Description
Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks:
- Assures that the delivery of patient care is consistent with the philosophy of Beth Israel Medical Group
- Performs EKGs as ordered by the physician
- Performs lab testing as ordered by the physician
- Performs PFT as ordered by the physician
- Performs audiometry as ordered by the physician
- Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated
- Performs quality controls
- Adheres to laboratory procedures as required by CLIA regulations
- Ensures that the patient referrals are completed and forwarded appropriately
- Documents appropriately any treatment
- Documents any telephone contact with the patient
- Documents in the lab accession log and outside medical testing log as per established procedure
- Documents completed daily checks, i.e.: oxygen, emergency box, etc. as assigned
- Adheres to universal precautions and OSHA Regulations
- Maintains examination rooms and medical areas in a clean and orderly fashion
- Stocks examination room with supplies
- Checks supplies from vendors against packing slips as assigned
- Puts supplies away as assigned
- Maintains professionalism at all times
- Ensures that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously
- Registers and transacts patients promptly and accurately using current computer system
- Updates pertinent patient information, including medical insurance coverage and eligibility Ensures that all patients names appear on daily ledger sheets
- Schedules patient appointments
- Retrieves and files medical reports/lab results
- Maintains the patient waiting room and front desk area
- Processes HMO referrals as requested by Physician, Practice Management, and patients
- Communicates to Physician all patient emergencies - Answers telephones with name and Beth Israel Medical Group office location
- Takes messages to ensure follow-up on all calls
- Files and maintains file units
- Balances ledger sheets and accounts for all monies received
- Has accountability for all aspects of the cash box and the contents within. Notifies Office Administrator or Reimbursement/Front Office Coordinator when change is needed Communication/Relationships
- Demonstrates a professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, staff, families and significant others.
- Displays courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the hospital staff and extended community
- Ensures that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
- Provides instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the physicians and signs the superbill as per discharge procedure
- Notifies patients of test results via telephone following review and instruction by the physician.
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