MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Essential Functions
Clinical Medical Assistant job duties
The basic duties of medical assistants include:
Taking patient vital signs
Taking medical histories
Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations
Assisting practitioners during examinations
Explaining medical procedures to patients
In office testing
Administering topical, oral, or intramuscular medications
Administrative Medical Assistant Duties
Some administrative medical assistant duties might include:
Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
Managing inventory and ordering supplies
Scheduling patient medical procedures
Following up on patient visits
Updating patient records
Obtaining pre-authorizations/precertifications
Checking the patient portal and responding to patients
Managing petty cash
Scheduling patient appointments
Clerical Medical Assistant Duties
Some clerical medical assistant duties might include:
Answering phones
Greeting patients
Sorting mail
Handling correspondence
Filing
Creating documents
Performing computer data entry
Specialist Medical Assistant Duties
Required Skills
Because medical assistant duties are so varied, a very flexible skill set is needed to perform them well. These skills and personality traits are recommended:
Ability to multi-task various job duties
Ability to handle different personalities and personal situations—both patient and coworkers
Ability to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
A formal education from an accredited medical assistant school or medical assistant training program; certification preferred
Employee Statement of Understanding
I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm
7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm
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