Philadelphia, PA
Order: 323192
Our client, a Specialty Medical College, is seeking a Temporary Certified Medical Assistant for their Cambria Clinic. Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM SUMMARY: The medical assistant is primarily responsible for enhancing the overall efficiency of the outpatient practice by assisting the physicians, medical students and other medical personnel with clinical procedures. Assistance is provided through proper patient flow and documentation, diagnostic testing, blood drawing, and specimen processing. Secondarily, this position is responsible for clerical duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares patient for their visit with the physician: Blood Pressure, Height/Weight, Temperature, EKG, Spirometry, Hearing Test, , Nebulizer Treatments, Ear Irrigations, Flexible Sigmoidoscopies (cleaning of machine) Will administer and accurately document all medications, dosages, location administered in a patient's chart. Will document consistently and accurately ALL vaccine VIS numbers in a patient’s chart whenever a shot is given to patients and pediatrics. Will document temperatures for refrigerators and freezers in the temp log book as well as email results of temperatures on a daily basis to office manager and representative from the department of health and senior services. Assists with the proper maintenance and accurate documentation in a patient's chart through EMR system. Will scan and file all paperwork relating to a patient such as but not limited to; lab results, specialty reports, diagnostic testing reports, and any and all administrative paperwork. Assists with exams and procedures performed by clinicians. Obtains equipment/supplies at physician's request during patient exam.. Administration of oxygen and emergency procedures when necessary as directed by the physician. Completes lab request and label specimens, send to appropriate lab based on insurance. Informs physicians of critical lab results. Healthcare facilities may be contacted for test results. Assists with office paperwork, referrals, pre-authorizations, billing, patient scheduling, and other duties of reception\front desk function. Assists in ordering office and medical supplies, advises appropriate responsible individual of supply needs. In addition, there will be contact with pharmaceutical representatives to obtain drug samples for the medical office. Schedules all ancillary studies as necessary for patients. Documents in patient’s chart when study has been ordered. Obtains results for physician review. Contact insurance company relating to verification of insurance, referrals and prior authorizations. Cleans and maintains exam rooms, equipment, consult and storage areas. Cleans, cold sterilizes, and prepares for and autoclaves reusable patient supplies equipment. Maintains and handles all bio-hazard material as per policy and procedure. Maintains confidential information of the work place according to the policies and procedures of the institution. Exhibits excellence in positive customer relations and provides quality services. Exhibits positive attitude, and emotional maturity by remaining calm and controlling emotions during frustrating and anger provoking situations. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education High School Diploma, or GED equivalent required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant's program required. Experience Minimum three years experience in a fast paced ambulatory healthcare setting Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Medical Assistant Certification (State) preferred. CPR certification required.