Medical Assistant in Oxford, North Carolina at Granville Medical Center

Position Summary:
Ability to perform basic patient care procedures. Assists the physicians with examinations and procedures. Takes and records vital signs, height, and weight. Perform phlebotomy. Perform simple lab procedures. Assists patients with undressing/dressing. Sets up for procedures and exams. Cleans and organizes rooms between patients. Monitor inventory and ordering of all medical office supplies. Monitor government compliance with OSHA, DEA, CLIA. Reviews charts of waiting patients. Escorts patients into the exam area. Places patients in the exam rooms and prepares patient for appropriate examination. Assists the physician with the treatment and procedures provided to the patient in the exam room. Schedules appointments for specific testing after conferring with the physician and the patient. Order refills or prescriptions within established physician guidelines and supervision and post to patient's chart. Determines disposition of physician telephone messages daily, in conjunction with the front office. Review all encounters to ensure all procedures/services are properly checked. Document patient's chart with information of all telephone calls. Inventories and originates requisition orders for medical and drug supplies. Maintains sterile instruments and equipment. Direct patient flow in clinical areas. Reminds physician periodically to update medical records. Maintains budget awareness. cost containment, and quality control of all office supplies and medications. Identifies problems in the clinical and medical records functions, reports them and offers suggestions for improvement. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Performs other duties as required or requested to assure a smooth operation of the the Center. Promotes and practices the policies and procedures of the Center.

Qualifications:
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistance with experience in phlebotomy, or equivalent clinical experience in a physician office setting. Typing and computer skills; ability to operate any office equipment; ability to stay calm in emergencies; good communication, written and organizational skills; ability to deal with multiple tasks at a time and prioritize accordingly; able to adapt and incorporate any new tasks presented; ability to exercise sound judgement; contribute new ideas and solutions to problems; ability to deal with the public in a professional manner and maintain good relationships with the Center's personnel and staff physicians; ability to maintain patient confidentiality.