Medical Assistant | General Surgery

About This Role

Assist Physicians, Advance Practice Professionals, and the practice team with direct and support related patient care, while treating patients in a respectful, confidential, and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Utilize current Electronic Medical Record to complete documented Best Practice Workflows accurately
• Document and update patient's medical history within EMR guidelines, including vital signs, past medical history, social history, surgical history, family medical history
• Complete daily work list (order tracking, tasking, document import) providing timely care and response to patients
• Perform pre-visit planning/chart preloading to obtain appropriate records from specialists, emergency department visits, hospital stays, and primary care
• Prepare examination room with needed supplies, instruments, and equipment and maintain room in a clean, professional, and welcoming manner
• Greet patients in a professional, friendly manner, escorting them to exam rooms while introducing themselves and explaining the rooming process
• Prepare, instruct, position, and drape the patient
• Ensure the Provider is on schedule being mindful of emergencies and unexpected interruptions
• Prepare specimens with documentation for processing in accordance with Laboratory regulations
• Call orders to pharmacies for medications utilizing the approved prescription refill policy and procedure under the direction and supervision of the Provider

Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage considerable mental stress
• Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and convey information in a clear, concise and accurate manner

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved Medical Assistant Program preferred

Nice to Have

• Registered with the New Hampshire Board of Registration for Medical Technicians

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications