The Medical Assistant is responsible for triaging patient concerns over the phone, assessing symptoms, prioritizing care needs, and providing clinical guidance based on established protocols.
Requirements
- Triages high-volume incoming patient calls
- Maintains efficient patient flow
- Communicate with patients in a culturally sensitive, professional manner
- Documents all patient interactions, assessments, and guidance in Epic accurately and promptly
- Directs calls appropriately
- Collects, reviews, and addresses 20+ patient voicemails throughout the day
- Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines
- Effectively communicate clinical questions, concerns or issues to the provider appropriately and promptly
- Send prescriptions and refills electronically as directed by the provider
- Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities
- Understands and performs within scope of practice
- Appropriately enters orders such as labs and medications in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
- Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment
- Troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages
- 401k savings plan