Certified Medical Assistant- Primary Care

Richmondheart; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmondheart is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform a wide range of duties to support safe, courteous patient care. The role requires collaboration with internal and external departments and emphasizes initiative, responsibility, and alignment with the practice’s core values.

The incumbent will escort patients, take vitals, assist physicians, manage tests and documentation in the EMR, and ensure efficient patient flow and room readiness.

Qualifications

• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Experience with medical coding desirable.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms.
• Take patient vitals.
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Perform all tests and as ordered.
• File/retrieve procedure and diagnostic reports.
• Maintain all necessary documentation in the EMR.
• Escort patients to Checkout for billing and scheduling.
• Manage patient flow to maximize physician time.
• Coordinate patient movement between exam and waiting areas.
• Maintain supply inventory in exam rooms.
• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.
• Answer clinic calls and relay messages via EMR.
• Return patient calls with answers per provider direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medical coding

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position performs a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in a manner that results in safe, courteous and competent patient care. The Medical Assistant must work collaboratively with other internal and external departments, in support of direct patient services, exhibiting flexibility and a “can-do” attitude, and fostering an environment which promotes patient comfort and trust. The position must exemplify the core values and mission of the practice and provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations

Requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Escort patients to exam rooms


• Take patient vitals


• Assist physicians with patient exams, as needed


• Perform all tests and as ordered


• File/retrieve procedure and diagnostic reports


• Maintain all necessary documentation for patient encounters within the electronic medical record


• Escort patients to Check-Out Representative for bill payment and scheduling


• Ensure efficient use of physician's time through effective patient flow and preliminary work-ups


• Act as Patient Flow Coordinator to and from exam and waiting areas


• Maintain supply inventory in exam rooms


• Maintain cleanliness of exam rooms


• Answer phone calls incoming to the clinic by patients and send each provider/MA/Nurse messages via EMR about patients’ needs or concerns.


• Return calls to patients with the answer to concerns/questions/requests per direction for provider.


• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical Assistant certification


• Good interpersonal skills


• Experience and/or training in medical terminology, medical coding


• Clinical experience desired with EKG, blood pressure, etc.


• BLS certification