Medical Assistant - Palos Verdes Primary Care
Description
Primary Medical Assistant duties will include and are not limited to:
- Preparing and maintaining exam rooms in a clean and orderly manner
- Taking patient primary concerns
- Perform vitals for patients
- Enter patient histories, demographics, medications, etc.
- Assisting physicians with a wide range of tasks that are related to patient care
- Contacting pharmacies with new medication and/or order changes as directed
- Performing vision tests, audiograms, and EKG’s
- Obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic exams and referrals
- Scheduling diagnostic exams
- Greeting patients in a friendly, professional manner
- Monitoring Patients Quality Metrics Data via Electronic Health Record and Pursuit Lists
- Scheduling appointments
- Check-out patients and provide future instructions
Requirements:
· One year of experience as a Medical Assistant in primary care preferred
· Excellent customer service skills
· Electronic Medical Records proficiency, Cerner experience preferred
· High School Diploma or GED
· A Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma
· A valid CPR card
Salary: $18.72 - $26.97 per hour