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Job description
Medical AssistantAt Advocate Radiation Oncology our mission is 'patients first'. The Medical Assistant will be one of the first points of contact to provide both medical and administrative support to patients and doctors through a variety of responsibilities.Main Duties and Responsibilities:Interview patients and document basic medical history including vital signs and updated medications and be able to appropriately document in the patients EMRComplete medical forms and obtain appropriate signatures. Document all activities according to defined guidelines in a timely manner by including thorough and complete information and properly identifying self on all patient recordsIdentify abnormal assessments of findings, communicating findings to physician and document assessment findings in the appropriate formatPrepare, clean and stock patient exam rooms and medical instrumentsAssist during medical examinations and in office proceduresFollow up on patient results and communicate them with the physicianOrganize and schedule appointments for patients being referred for outpatient testing, physician appointment, radiology, biopsy appointmentsObtain referral and appropriate authorizations prior to scheduled testsUpdate and scan medical records and insurance reports and any other documents related to the continuity of patient careAssist in the education process for the patientMaintain appropriate compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and QPP documentationWork closely with physicians, physician extenders and other members of the office staff to provide quality care to our patientsDemonstrate performance consistent with the mission and goals of the practice and organization; remain flexible to changing systems; and treat staff, physicians, patients, and visitors with consideration and respectRequirements:Proven work experience of at least 2 years as a medical assistantPreferred: CMA or LPNKnowledge of medical office systems and proceduresExcellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workSocial perceptiveness and service orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational and planning skillsProficiency in electronic medical record and practice management software as well as QPP
Worksite address
cape coral, FL, 33990, US
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