Medical Office Assistant in Elkin, North Carolina at High Country Community Health

MOA’s typically are assigned to work with one provider; however, each clinical employee is responsible for ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained each day.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Obtain patient history including chief complaint, social history, history of present illness, AUDIT, DAST, PHQ 9 and other pertinent information
• Take vital signs, measurements, vision and hearing screens
• Perform procedures ordered by physicians including but not limited to tympanometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, EKG’s spirometry and dental varnishing
• Administer appropriate screening tests based on patient’s reason for visit
• Administer and properly log vaccinations
• Send any prescription via E-Rx as directed by physician.
• Administer telephone triage for patients with assistance from appropriate staff
• Maintain exam rooms with adequate supplies and clean rooms following patient exam
• Assist medical provider in procedures, patient questions and concerns and maintain efficient patient flow
• Reviews vaccine refrigerators and freezers weekly to monitor proper storage of vaccines and research material

Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting. CMA, MOA, or LPN licensure preferred.