Medical Assistant- temp

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Responsibilities

Verify patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, confirming purpose of visit. Prepare patients for examinations by administering preliminary physical tests, taking vital signs and reporting patient history summary. Performs phlebotomy procedures, toxicology exams and EKG's. Review and processes lab requisitions and results within the electronic medical record. Ensure reports and all test results have been received prior to patient’s arrival. (i.e.: .outside labs, diagnostic tests; consult reports, etc.). Ensures abnormal test results, including critical and high priority, are assigned to ordering/covering provider as per policies. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance. Secures patient information and maintains patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding medical records. Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with OSHA regulations. Adhere to AHC HIPAA Compliance Program Keeps supplies ready by maintaining inventory of stock, placing orders and verifying receipt. Works collaboratively with practice physicians to ensure efficient medical record documentation through use of EMR. Greet and receive patients. Obtain appropriate patient financial information. Collect payments and print receipt for patients, reconcile cash drawer and at the end of the day print days sheet. Appointment scheduling. Document patient arrival, verify patient information and obtain appropriate consents and signatures. Obtain insurance referral as needed. Check patient Insurance eligibility as needed. Answer telephone, take incoming messages and appropriately document in the electronic medical record. Scan correspondence, reports, etc., in patient’s medical record and assign to appropriate provider for review. Print medical records upon request upon receipt of an appropriately completed release of record form. Performs other duties as assigned.