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Medical Assistant I - Southside Locations

TIDEWATER PHYSICIANS MULTISPECIALTY GROUP P C

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Quick overview

The Medical Assistant I is responsible for performing patient intake, triage, and clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, injections, and EKG testing. They also assist physicians with examinations and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a Medical Assisting Diploma or Certificate of Completion. A current CPR or BLS certificate is required, and professional certification such as CMA or RMA is preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificatePhlebotomyTriageInjectionsImmunizationsPatient careClinical supportVital signs monitoringOSHA complianceMedical terminologySpecimen collectionLaboratory testingPrior authorizationsElectronic health recordsPatient intakeEKG performance

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Corporate and
Administration -
Newport
News,
VA 23606Position
Type:
Full
TimeJob
Category: Clinical SupportThis position is for vacancies in offices on the Southside. Cities include Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and Suffolk

Position Summary

The Medical Assistant I is dedicated to offering exceptional patient care; facilitates the efficient flow of the patient office visit experience while maintaining high quality and compassionate care. Major

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform patient intake to include medical history with accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Patient triage to include vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, and weight). Perform phlebotomy and ancillary clinical kit testing and specimen collection. Administering immunizations and variety of injections. Maintain temperature logs, QA processes, OSHA policies. Ensure accurate performance of EKG’s. Assisting physician with gynecologic, surgical, and wound procedures/exams. Completing pharmaceutical prior authorizations. Phone triage to include communication with pharmacies for patient medication refills. Performing Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Exam room set up/ cleaning/stocking Electronic input of patient lab/radiology orders. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean and sterilize. Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with medical and laboratory staff. Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Skill in proper reporting of laboratory tests. Skill in communicating clearly with diverse publics. Skill in appropriately billing orders collected. Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer. Ability to work in multiple computer systems effectively. Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Education / Training / Requirements High School Diploma/GED; no experience required. Medical Assisting Diploma and/or Certificate of Completion required. Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or RMA) preferred. Current CPR or BLS certificate. Physical Demands Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Ability to climb or balance for limited periods of time. Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs.