Medical Assistant - Specialty
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, Maryland, Chevy Chase | |
 Aug 29, 2024 | |
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Medical Assistant - Specialty Chevy Chase, Maryland MUST: 2+ years experience as a Medical Assistant -Specialty Must have recent and strong phlebotomy experience Must have experience with prior authorizations Must have EMR experience; Knowledge of NextGen highly preferred Must have experience taking vitals Must have triaging experience Must have experience giving immunizations DUTIES: The Medical Assistant - Specialty will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use Perform vital signs on patient Ensure that patient history is complete i.e.(immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight etc...) Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints Document any immunizations needed Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed Assist doctors in any necessary procedures Make patient and prescription calls as needed Perform sensory screening as needed Fill out any necessary paper work for patient i.e. (school forms, medication forms) Call hospitals to obtain any necessary results i.e. (lab and x-ray results) Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval Set up any home therapies for patient use Teach patients when necessary i.e. (breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.) Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff Attend any necessary meetings to become up to date on changes in protocol and procedures Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care Assist the doctor in emergency situations Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current Administer immunizations and medicine injections Follow any OSHA and Safety requirements for rooms and documentation Other various duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities. | |