Medical Assistant - Alexandria, VA - 2021
Company: Kona Medical Consulting
Location: Arlington
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionGeneral Summary of DutiesAssist in examination
and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate,
temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record
information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and
collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for
laboratory analysis. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of
patients. Inform patients of costs for care being provided and
guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Type
routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten
copy. Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet
visitors.Experience Requires a high school diploma and medical
assistant certificate and 0-2 years of experience in a related
field. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices and
procedures within a particular field. Rely on limited experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of
tasks. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Major
Responsibilities/TasksWelcome patients by greeting them in person
or on the telephoneVerify patient information by interviewing
patient, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of
visitPrepare patients for the health care visit by directing and/or
accompanying them to the examining roomPerform preliminary physical
tests; take blood pressure, weight and temperature; reporting
patient history summarySecure patient information and maintain
patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records;
completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient
information confidentialCounsel patients by transmitting
physician's orders and questions about surgeryEducate patients by
providing medication and diet information and instructions;
answering questionsSchedule surgeries by making arrangements with
the surgical centre, verifying times with patients and preparing
charts, pre-admission and consent formsMaintain a safe, secure and
healthy work environment by establishing and following standards
and procedures and complying with legal regulationsKeep supplies
ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, verifying receiptKeep
equipment operating by following operating instructions,
troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing
preventive maintenance and calling for repairsCompletes records by
recording patient examination, treatment and test resultsGenerate
revenue by recording billing information of services rendered,
completing insurance forms and responding to insurance and other
third-party inquiriesMaintain patient confidence and protect
operations by keeping patient care information confidentialAssures
compliance with all the policies/procedures of the state where
he/she is assigned, and all appropriate regulatory agencies. Serve
and protect the physician or healthcare provider practice by
adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures,
federal, state and local requirements and Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standardsUpdate
job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities,
reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks
and participating in professional organizationsEnhance health care
practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new
and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to
job accomplishments
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