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Medical Assistant

Quadrant, Inc., Frederick, MD, United States


Medical Assistant
Frederick, MD
Pay From: $18 per hour

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant

EMR experience: Athena preferred

Vaccination experience

EKG experience

Working front and back office

Duties

Ensure rooms and instruments are clean for patient use

Perform vital signs on patient

Ensure that patient history is complete (immunization records, allergy to medications, birth weight, etc.)

Obtain a brief summary of patient complaints

Document any immunizations needed

Read previous visits to obtain follow-up plan as needed

Assist doctors in any necessary procedures

Make patient and prescription calls as needed

Perform sensory screening as needed

Fill out any necessary paperwork for patients (school forms, medication forms)

Call hospitals to obtain necessary results (lab and x-ray results)

Contact insurance companies to obtain necessary authorization for certain procedures

Complete any necessary referrals and referral cover sheets for doctor approval

Set up home therapies for patient use

Teach patients when necessary (breathing treatments, newborn care, etc.)

Keep a clean, safe and organized work environment for patients and staff

Attend meetings to stay up to date on changes in protocol and procedures

Work as a team with nursing and front office staff for optimal patient care

Assist the doctor in emergency situations

Keep expiration dates current on all sample medications and formulas

Keep medications and supplies on the crash cart current

Administer immunizations and medicine injections

Follow OSHA and safety requirements for rooms and documentation

Other duties as assigned, including cross training in other functional areas

Labor and Equal Opportunity
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act.

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