• Performs related and delegated tasks, taking and relaying messages and directing patient flow.

• Notify patients of lab results. 

Other duties:

• Maintains patient confidentially.

• Keep management informed of high-risk situations.

• Demonstrate appropriate use in cleaning of equipment.

• Practice infection control, following OSHA guidelines and office policy.

• Maintain Medical Assistant certification and or recertification. If not certified at the time of employment, will have 90 days to complete certification or employment will be terminated.

• Maintain CPR certification.

• Attend fire safety classes, clinical meetings, compliance, and other continuing education classes as offered by Physicians East.

• Adheres to department and office policies.

Candidate requirements

Graduate of an accredited associate degree Medical Assistant program and current certification through AAMA, NHA, RMA or similar organization is required. Prior healthcare giver experience required

• Experience in electronic medical records (EMR/HER) software required.

• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and interact professionally with others.

• Ability to actively listen.

• Ability to observe and to draft a narrative account of events accurately and cogently, in grammatically correct English.

• Ability to spell, proofread and edit written text.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Physicians East, P.A.is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, which includes status as a transgender individual), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information (including family medical history), physical or mental disability, or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities during the application process and/or at the time of employment. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources Department as early as possible in the application/employment process. Contact HR Office at 252-413-6368 or email careers@physicianseast.com