Medical Assistant/West Palm Beach
Job Description
Qualifications
High school graduate
Medical Assistant certification from the State of Florida
Previous experience preferred
Bilingual
Responsibilities
1. Interview patients to record vital statisticsand information such as test results in medical records.
2. Show patients to examination rooms and preparethem for the physician.
3. Assist physicians when performing such task asgiving injections and removing sutures.
4. Educates patients on their medical conditions asapplicable.
5. Reinforces physicians’ recommendations andinstructions to patients.
6. Review medical records for completeness of visitrelated documentation.
7. Prepares referrals with corresponding notes andforwards to the Referral department for processing.
8. Authorizes medication refills and provideprescription information to the pharmacy.
9. Addresses patient’s problems/concerns that mayarise.
10. Complieswith company and regulatory agencies guidelines.
11. Answersphone calls promptly and professionally as required.
12. Proficientin EMR system such as MDVita2000.
13. Performs duties of absent employees when situation so demand.