Certified Medical Assistant , AMG Neuroscience Summit

Overview

Certified Medical Assistant - Full time, Days 8:00am - 4:00pm - AMG Neuroscience in Summit

Responsible for providing general direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a physician. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure functionality of practice operations to provide excellent patient care. Works in a clerical, administrative, or clinical capacity and may be asked to perform more specialized tasks.

• Handles patient intake, updates medical records, and administers appropriate screening tools.
• Records medical information and test results, conducts patient interviews, takes and records vital signs, collects specimens, and administers medication under physician supervision.
• Assists with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits, ensures verification and recording of clinical data and adherence to quality standards.
• Guides patients through the health care system and helps patients arrive at scheduled appointments on time.
• Taking vital signs:
  Typically performed before a patient sees a doctor to establish a baseline for future exams.
• Assisting with examinations:
  Working closely with physicians to perform clinical tasks.
• Collecting and preparing laboratory samples:
  Instructing patients on how to collect samples or drawing blood.
• Excellent communication, work ethic, active listening, adaptability to a fast-paced environment, and maintaining professionalism at all times. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments:
  Welcoming patients to the facility and organizing appointments for patients.
• Maintaining medical records:
  Recording patient medical histories and vital signs in the computer system.
• Cleaning and preparing patient rooms:
  Sanitizing and reorganizing rooms between visits.
• Prepping examination rooms:
  Ensuring the exam room is ready for the patient, including disinfecting equipment and stocking supplies.
• Provides emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
• Assists with referrals of patients to the appropriate specialist for diagnosis or treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.