Medical Assistant - Henrico, United States - Richmond Vein Center

Description

Richmond Vein Center, a division of Vascular Surgery Associates, is pleased to announce an opening for a professional, customer-service oriented Medical Assistant to join our team Be part of our elegant small office operation that provides consults and procedures for vein patients while enjoying the benefits of a larger practice. This is an ideal position for someone pursuing advanced education in the medical field who needs some experience and/or someone who enjoys working in a procedure-oriented environment.

Spanish-speaking abilities and strong customer service skills a real plus

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Performs the following in an accurate and timely manner; schedules patients, manages patient flow, assists with patient care; supports physician assistants' and physicians' needs; possesses current CPR certification.

Demonstrates customer service skills, a professional manner and a commitment to an efficient, focused team atmosphere. Spanish-speaking language skills a real plus


SUPERVISION:

Reports directly to Office Manager.


JOB DUTIES:

• Answers phone
• Schedules patients for office visits and procedures
• Prepares patients for office visits by assisting in the exam room and updating medical history in the EHR to include: medication allergies; current medications; vital signs; immunization history and patient education
• Assists practitioners when seeing patients
• Assists with vein procedures
• Schedules return office visits
• Addresses patient messages received, return calls and provide chart note related to call
• Perform follow up calls to patients who have office procedures
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, maintenance of autoclave
• Keeps procedure medications current and stocked, to include sclerotherapy
• Manages all aspects of Biohazard needs according to OSHA standards
• Maintains all appropriate OSHA logs
• Biological Indicator Monitoring Log Book and Maintenance Log Book which addresses, daily, weekly and monthly cleaning
• Checks AED battery and EPI-Pen expiration weekly
• Orders all medical and surgical supplies as needed
• Travels between offices as assigned
• Assist with incoming calls when available
• Function as an effective team member
• Attends staff meetings
• Adheres to all policies and procedures and applicable regulations in performing these duties
• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer service
• Perform any duties as assigned

Pay:
$ $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Inperson
• Office
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Education:

• High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- physician office: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person