Medical Assistant - LA Sleep Foundation PRN

Description of Responsibilities

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Medical and Clinical Director with patient examinations or procedures and any clerical work needed.

Office Manager

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, BMI and neck circumference.
• Authorize drug refills as the Provider approves them and provide prescription information to pharmacies and prior authorizations from insurance companies for drug refills.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help with HME department as needed.
• Contact patients after their study is complete to let them know the status of their HME.
• Send medical records when requested.
• Work with and assist other departments in daily functions and activities.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the Company's Performance Management program as requested by the Performance Management Coordinator.
• Participate in Company committees when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Office Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills in speaking and writing.
• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Computer skills that include word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Program.
• Have at least one year experience as a Medical Assistant.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.
• The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.