Medical Assistant- Pediatric Genetics

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to pediatric genetics providers in an office-based clinic setting. Involves frequent patient/parent interaction.

Duties: And responsibilities:

• Patient Intake
• Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
• Prepares patients for the health care visit. Including vitals (height, weight, BP, etc.), past medical history, and reason for visit/chief complaint.
• Directs and/or accompanies patients to the examining room.

Patient Care Support

• Records patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Reviews and/or records medical history.
• Assists health care providers during examinations.
• Enter and tracks orders for genetic lab testing.
• Collects patient swabs and prepares laboratory specimens.
• Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises.
• Supports authorizations as needed.

• Equipment, Supplies & Inventory
• Arranges examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Disposes contaminated supplies.
• Sterilizes medical instruments.
• Maintains inventorying stock & supplies, places orders.
• Follows operating instructions; troubleshoots breakdowns.
• Performs preventive maintenance; calls for repairs.

• Compliance with Policies & Procedures
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient care information confidential.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Enhances health care practice reputation.