Medical Assistant full time

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Medical Assistant full time

Annapolis, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Medical Assistant will attend to patients/customers on the phone and in person. Coordinate and organize daily responsibilities congruent with physician schedules. Assist physicians with giving the highest quality of care to every patient/customer. Triage patients/customers, complete review of systems, and prepare each patient/customer for the upcoming physician examination

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Assists with timely flow of patient encounters by preparing the patient exam rooms, collecting appropriate equipment or supplies as requested.
    • Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patient, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature if indicated, and document all information in patient’s chart.
    • Give instructions to patients as instructed by Provider. Carries out orders and arranges for testing/treatment for the patient under the direction of the provider.
    • Ensure all related reports, labs and information is available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment.
    • Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments and prepare sterilization as required.
    • Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/Provider/pharmacy calls in a timely manner.
    • Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to Providers.
    • Maintains accurate record keeping.
    • Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, expired medication samples).
    • Assists in provisions for safe, clean and orderly environment for patients and fellow employees.
    • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
    • Refers situations beyond ability to appropriate staff member.
    • Attends staff meetings.
    • Demonstrates accountability and assumes professional and legal responsibilities for own actions.
    • All other duties as assigned by clinical nurse manager.

    Pay range: Min $20 - Max $30.96

    Benefits

    USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

    • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
    • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Paid holidays
    • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
    • Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program
    • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

    Required Skills

    • High School diploma or equivalent required.

    • Registered, certified or completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
      (Maintain certification, license and CME’s).

    • Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis

    • Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications

    • Perform Prior Approvals for Specialty Pharmacies

    • Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation

    • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections (if applicable).

    • Current certification in BLS.

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    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • High School diploma or equivalent required.

    • Registered, certified or completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program is preferred.
      (Maintain certification, license and CME’s).

    • Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures and diagnosis

    • Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications

    • Perform Prior Approvals for Specialty Pharmacies

    • Excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation

    • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections (if applicable).

    • Current certification in BLS.

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