Medical Assistant

J Arthur Dosher memorial hospital; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($2,000)

Job summary

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital in North Carolina is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform administrative and clinical duties under physician or mid-level supervision. The role includes scheduling, medical records maintenance, billing and coding, and preparing patients for examination.

Duties also encompass taking vital signs, drawing blood, assisting with examinations, coordinating referrals, obtaining pre-authorizations, and supporting providers in exam rooms.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program (preferred) or documentation of training/work experience equivalent.
• Must be certified or registered within six months of hire; Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for the provider.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital signs.
• Prepare and maintain records reflecting patient condition, medications and treatment.
• Obtain and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis; schedule and administer tests; recognize critical results and notify providers.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines; ensure rooms are stocked and clean.
• Coordinate referrals as instructed by physician to local and regional providers.
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations for medications as specified by the providers.
• Assist physician/ physician assistant or nurse practitioner in exam rooms; perform routine treatments and procedures as directed.

Skills

Scheduling appointments

Medical records management

Billing and coding

Vital signs collection

Phlebotomy / blood draw

Clinical assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program certificate (preferred)

Certification or registration within 6 months of hire

Current BLS certification

Job description

Description

$2000 sign-on bonus

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by provider

Functions of the Position (not an exhaustive list):

• Escort patients to examine rooms and prepare them for the provider
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and vital signs
• Prepare and maintain a variety of pertinent records reflecting patient’s condition, medication and treatment, and other records required by state and federal agencies
• Obtain and prepare a variety of specimens for laboratory analysis: schedules and administers, ordered laboratory tests, recognizes critical results and calls these results to providers’ attention
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines. Ensure that examination and/or consultation rooms are properly equipped, supplied, and cleaned
• Coordinate referrals as instructed by physician to local and regional providers of medical, social and/or other specialized services
• Obtain insurance pre-authorizations for medications as specified by the providers
• Assist physician/ physician assistant or nurse practitioner in exam rooms. Perform and document routine treatments and procedures including but not limited to: irrigation, suture removals, wound care, phone medication refills to pharmacy, nebulizer treatments, lab test, and obtain specimens under the direction of the provider

Requirements

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Program (preferred) or documentation of training/work experience equivalent to training of a Medical Assistant accredited program
• Must be certified or registered within six (6) months of hireCurrent BLS certification