Medical Office Assistant Job in Marietta 30062, Georgia US
Job Purpose:
To assist physician in exams, procedures, charting, and clinical administration.
Duties:
* Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.
* Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.
* Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; assisting physician in completing EMR charting and keeping patient information confidential.
* Triage nurse calls and counsel patients by explaining physician's orders and answering questions about surgery, procedures, medications and office visits. Schedule patient appointments.
* Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
* Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
* Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Enhances practice reputation by accepting challenges to learn new and different procedures; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Must be energetic, enthusiastic and possess positive outlook. Must be efficient and extremely organized.
Skills/Qualifications:
Patient Communication, Venipuncture, Medical Teamwork, Infection Control, Organization, Scheduling, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner