medical assistant Tuscaloosa, AL
Job description
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Open all examination rooms upon arrival to office. This includes the following:
- Checking and restocking supplies.
- Preparing all equipment for the day.
- Checking schedule for any additional needs.
- Check the assignment schedule and review physician patient list for any special needs, the evening prior and upon arrival to the office.
- Escort patient to the examination rooms, obtain and document the following:
- Update the medical record per policy
- Vital signs
- Preparation of patient for specific appointment type
- Urine specimen and/or blood work as necessary
- Allergy notation
- Maintain appropriate number of patients in examination rooms at all times for the Physician.
- Review patient’s medical record prior to admitting patient into the exam area. Check the medical record for the inclusion of the following:*
- Current laboratory results
- Current X-ray reports
- Any and all other current reports
- Perform urinalysis as directed by physician.
- Perform procedures as assigned.
- Maintain communication with the patient during their stay in the exam room, keeping them informed of the physician’s schedule.
- Clean equipment in accordance with the designed procedure.
- Clean room after each patient use and restock as necessary.
- Clean patient exam rooms at the end of the day, clean all equipment and prepare for the next day, clean and restock clinical workstations and laboratory.
- Communicate patients' needs and/or problems to physician and resolve accordingly.
- Contact pharmacy for prescription refills or newly ordered medications per physician.
- Coordinate appointments for patients by prioritizing needs.
- Counsel and educate patients regarding all issues and/or problems, i.e. Medications, procedures, treatments, etc., as per physician.
- Document all conversations and actions in patient's medical record.
- Maintain patient safety and confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain communication with front desk regarding physician schedule.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID -19 PRECAUTIONS...We have hand sanitizer, sanitizing spray, masks and shields available throughout the office, sanitizing furniture, door handles regularly.
Experience:
- medical assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person