Medical Assistant, Physician Practice (Temporary)

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Department: KH-Internal Medicine Warwick

Operating Unit: Care New England Medical Group

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 22143

Job Status: Temp - Full Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the physicians with clinical procedures as well as providing clerical support when assigned. This role functions as the primary link between the patient and the practice and serves as a liaison between the practice and outside support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates schedules with professional staff and schedules appointments.
2. Registers patients, verifying insurance coverage and appropriate referrals, answers telephone and directs calls appropriately.
3. Prepares each patient’s medical record per office protocol (i.e., lab reports, allergies, and other correspondence).
4. Prepares patients for examination, assisting elderly residents with gowning and seating as appropriate.
5. Performs CLIA waived tests as instructed by physician including: phlebotomy, Electrocardiograms, glucometer tests, and spirometry.
6. Maintains treatment rooms and clinical equipment. Maintains clinical inventory and orders supplies as needed.
7. Obtains and records blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, respirations, vision screening, and temperature as needed.
8. Prepares and administers vaccinations as needed.
9. Floats to other CNEMG locations as needed.
10. Performs all duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Vocational/Technical training and/or a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
2. Strong Medical Secretary background.
3. Ability to format, proofread letters and possess good communication skills.