medical assistant

medical assistant White Plains, MD

Waldorf Women's Care
Full Time White Plains, MD 35360 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description

Position: Medical Assistant

Classification: Hourly


Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant is responsible for triaging patients and setting up the exam rooms in preparation for the physician.


Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Taking medical histories
  • Explaining treatment procedures to patients
  • Preparing patients for examinations
  • Assisting the physician during examinations
  • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
  • Performing basic laboratory tests
  • Instructing patients about medication and special diets
  • Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider
  • Transmitting prescription refills as directed
  • Phlebotomy
  • Wound care and changing dressings
  • Answer, scribe, and transfer incoming communication and inquiries by phone and email
  • Respond and comply with requests for information
  • Schedule, confirm, and maintain timely appoints of patients via phone, online, and patient portal
  • Verify insurance information and verify co-pays, deductibles, and balances
  • Inform patients of medical office policies and procedures
  • Back-office support with chart prep, insurance verification, and pre-authorizations, as needed
  • Respond to incoming medical record requests
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and diagnoses preferred
  • Understand general administrative processes
  • Ability to multitask within a high-functioning, fast-paced, multidisciplinary medical center
  • Working knowledge of healthcare insurance preferred
  • Knowledge of EMR preferred
  • Individuals must be skilled in verbal and written communication skills, able to read from a script
  • Able to develop good customer relationships to achieve customer satisfaction
  • Ability to self-manage and be productive with minimal supervision
  • Project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cheerful attitude

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma required
  • 1-2 years experience in a medical clinic

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:
The requirements below are required with or without reasonable accommodations:

  • Ability to tolerate walking, standing, and sitting throughout the day.
  • Ability to meet the attendance requirements for the position.

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About Waldorf Women's Care

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.waldorfwomenscare.com

medical assistant
Waldorf Women's Care

www.waldorfwomenscare.com
Waldorf, MD
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1 to 50 Employees
Company - Private
Health Care Services & Hospitals
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