Sr Medical Assistant

Job Details:

Job Summary:

The Senior Medical Assistant provides care to patients of all ages, within their scope of experience and training in the inpatient, clinic, physician office, outpatient and/or other facility settings. They must administer care using good judgment, methods, and skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The Senior Medical Assistant acts as a liaison between the medical assistants and management.

Responsibilities:

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.

• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.

• Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.

• Identifying and providing for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.

• Notifying the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.

• Safeguarding and inventorying equipment and supplies.

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

• Following Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.

• Ability to establish communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.

• Manage, train, and educate medical assistants to continually improve performance and skill level.

• Performs functions of a Surgical Scheduler as needed and requested.

• Initiates, issues and verifies patient referrals and insurance authorization/pre-certifications as necessary.

• May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answering phones; scheduling appointments; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.

• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.

• Participate in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, and weekly team huddles.

• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.

• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.

• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.

• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of medical assistant experience required.

Education:

Graduate degree from an accredited medical assistant program preferred.

Licenses / Certifications:

N/A

Other:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point). Special Requirements: Must be able to work various hours and cover various locations throughout the network based on business, practice and provider needs[KA1].

About Us:

WMC Advanced Physician Services PC

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Flexible Saving Account

• Paid Time Off

• Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement