Medical Assistant/ Scribe

Description: **Job purpose** The Medical Assistant (MA) assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or mid\-level provider. Helps patients by providing information, services and assistance. **Duties and responsibilities** * Greets patients, introduces self, and escorts to exam room. * Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit. * Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts (Paper chart or EMR/EHR). * May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. * Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. * Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records. * Completes diagnostic and procedure coding as required/needed. * Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery. * Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre\-admission and consent forms. * Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. * Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical field including basic medical terminology. * Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc. * Presents a professional image and customer focus. * Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional manner * Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. * Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educa