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- Patient Care:
- Greet and prepare patients for examination, ensuring their comfort and privacy.
- Obtain and record the patient's vital signs, medical history, and chief complaints.
- Assist healthcare professionals with procedures, examinations, and treatments.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by healthcare providers.
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting specimens and conducting simple tests.
- Provide patient education on healthcare procedures, medications, and self-care instructions.
- Administrative Duties:
- Schedule patient appointments, procedures, and referrals, optimizing provider availability and patient flow.
- Maintain electronic health records (EHR), accurately documenting patient information, treatments, and test results.
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls, addressing inquiries, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists, ensuring necessary paperwork and medical records are completed and transmitted.
- Manage medical supply inventory, restock supplies, and ensure proper storage and organization.
- Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment, including examination rooms and equipment.
- Communication and Collaboration:
- Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and facilitate efficient operations.
- Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, relaying messages and providing necessary follow-up.
- Compliance and Safety:
- Adhere to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and sterile environment.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, protecting patient confidentiality.
- Stay updated on industry standards, regulations, and best practices in healthcare.
- Cross-train as a medical receptionist: (Addl job description will be provided) Greeting and Welcoming patientsAppointment schedulingPatient registrationCheck-In and Check-outAnswering InquiriesInsurance Verification
Front Office/Back Office Medical Assistant - Bakersfield, United States - Kern Medical
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Front Office/Back Office Medical Assistant - Bilingual preferred
Stockdale Clinics, LLC
$ $22.76 hourly
The Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of the outpatient office. The primary responsibilities include providing support to healthcare professionals, assisting with patient care, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring a smooth patient experience.
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