Medical Assistant Job Description Template

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Medical Assistant Job Description Template

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Job Brief

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office/hospital. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.

The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

  • Interview patients and document basic medical history
  • Organize and schedule appointments
  • Update and file medical records and insurance reports
  • Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
  • Check with patients and type up patients charts
  • Assist during medical examinations
  • Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
  • Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records
  • Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Requirements

  • Proven working experience as a Medical Assistant or medical secretary
  • Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
  • Social perceptiveness and service oriented
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organisational and planning skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
  • Degree in medical assistance

What does Medical Assistant do?

A Medical Assistant performs a variety of tasks on a day-to-day basis, which may include:

  1. Assisting doctors and nurses with patient exams, procedures, and treatments.
  2. Taking and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
  3. Administering medications and vaccines under the direction of healthcare professionals.
  4. Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens for testing.
  5. Performing basic medical tests, such as EKGs, blood glucose monitoring, and urinalysis.
  6. Assisting with minor surgical procedures and removing sutures.
  7. Taking patient histories and updating medical records.
  8. Scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and coordinating referrals.
  9. Providing patient education and instructions for at-home care.
  10. Managing medical inventory, ordering supplies, and ensuring equipment is properly maintained.
  11. Completing insurance forms and handling billing and coding.
  12. Assisting in the maintenance of cleanliness and organization in medical facilities.

Please note that specific responsibilities may vary depending on the healthcare setting (e.g., clinic, hospital, specialty office) and the state regulations governing Medical Assistants.

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