Medical Assistant - Primary Care

Assist the department with coordination of the daily operations of the front desk, and other duties to ensure efficient work flow and patient care. Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for check-in/check-out processes including verifying patient demographics, insurance information, obtaining patient signatures on applicable patient forms, and have the patient complete any paperwork associated with the visit.

Facilitate patient flow by notifying the provider of patients' arrival, delays or backlogs and communicate with other staff and/or patients as necessary. Schedule patient appointments and remind the patients of any necessary documentation that may be required for their appointment. Keep office supplies adequately stocked by anticipating inventory needs and placing orders or advising office manager of items needed.

Place patients in the examination rooms and document using the electronic medical record, medications, vitals and main reason for visit. Perform screening and measuring procedures, which include but are not limited to, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, EKG. Obtain previous test results from outside labs Prepare rooms after each patient and for specific procedures as needed.