Medical Assistant

Actalent is hiring a Medical Assistant in Norfolk, Virginia!

Job Description:

• Triage of incoming patients by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, reconcile medication list, reconcile allergies, assess smoking status and prepare patient for the visit.

• Prepare exam rooms for patient visits, restocking of the clinical area and exam rooms.

• Sterilize instruments when used and maintain medical equipment.

• Appropriately document interventions in the electronic medical record. Review the chart for completeness, test results and billing.

• Scan upcoming appointments for additional medical record information necessary. Obtain medical records from other physician offices, hospitals, labs, emergency rooms and radiology prior to patient visit.

• Complete all "tasks" assigned to individual team (as well as covering for other MA's who may be temporarily absent).

• This includes responding to patient messages, prescription refills, lab results, referrals, home health agencies, medication prior authorizations, patient forms and follow up from physicians.

• Follow protocols related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.

• Complete annual recertification for OSHA, Blood Borne Pathogens, Compliance, Respiratory FIT and IT policy. Maintain current CPR certification MA certification.

• MA staff is required to fill in for other clinical staff during vacations and illness and perform other duties as assigned by physicians or supervisors.

Skills:

Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical assistant, emr, customer service, family medicine

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 1+ year of medical assistant experience preferred

• REQUIRED: Must have active Certification or Registration as a Medical Assistant

• Strong customer service skills

• Experience using Allscripts

Work Environment:

• 40 hours, Monday to Friday - day shift

• No weekends.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.