Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or MA diploma with at least 3 years' of internal medicine back office experience with a very strong clinical background. Must be knowledgeable of clinical procedures. Supporting one physician in a very well-established 4-provider Internal Medicine practice located on the main campus of Piedmont Hospital. Performs the following duties, including but not limited to: escorting patients to exam rooms; obtaining vital signs, x-rays, EKG's, and other pertinent patient history; explaining procedures to patients. Responsible for cleaning, stocking/preparing exam rooms. Follows universal precautions at all times. May also perform telephone management and other non-clinical duties: (e.g. scheduling appointments, processing referrals, call backs, etc.) Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in Back Office duties required. Good work ethic, responsible, self-starter, team player. Must pay attention to details and have the ability to multi-task. Excellent interpersonal, communications and customer service skills with a professional demeanor required. Strong computer skills; familiarity with NextGen and EMR a plus. |
