Medical Assistant Job Responsibilities:

Assist patients and doctor by providing information, services, and assistance.

Medical Assistant Job 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 height; reporting patient history summary.
• Maximizes doctorand#39;s time by assisting with office procedures such as scribing, referrals, letters, chart documentation, contact lens fitting and minor procedures.
• Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.
• Counsels patients by transmitting physicianand#39;s orders and questions about treatment.
• 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.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, etc. outside of work hours.
• Serves and protects the optometry practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:

Supply Management, Verbal Communication, Infection Control, Creating a Safe and Effective Environment, Organization, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Confidentiality, Bedside Manner, Medical Teamwork, Willingness to Learn, Willingness to Pursue Certification, Out-going and Friendly, Fast Paced and Multi-Tasking Skills, Bilingual Preferred