What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant position at Atlantic General Hospital?
Not only can we offer you a rewarding work experience, but an excellent quality of life. Atlantic General is located in “America’s Coolest Small Town”, Berlin, MD, just five miles from the beautiful beaches of Ocean City.
The Medical Assistant position completes the following tasks:
- Prepares for patient visits by retrieving and organizing patient data, and communicating needs -with provider and care team.
- Updates patient records to reflect their most up-to-date health metrics and appointments.
- Provides direct patient care including but not limited to:
- Rooming patients
- Recording of vital signs to include: height, weight, temperature, blood pressure (manual or automatic), oxygen saturation, and heart rate.
- Collect specimens and responsible for other point of care testing as required by office location and patient need.
- Recording and documenting a patient’s reason for visit, medications, and medical history.
- Assists provider with exams and procedures as needed.
- Assures exam rooms are stocked and supplied appropriately.
- Answers telephones and responds according to patient need.
- Provides patient teaching with provider guidance.
- Follows through with patient referrals, completes authorizations, and determines eligibility as needed.
- Demonstrates organizational mission and values with all patient interactions.
- Keeps up to date with Quality and Safety measures
- Participates in team based care
Work Experience:
- Previous physician office experience preferred but not required.
- Prior experience with electronic health record documentation preferred
- CNA or Medical Assistant certification preferred
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spend for Medical & Dependent Care, Paid Life Insurance, Vol Life Insurance, Short Term disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement with Company Match, Paid Time Off…. and more!
Salary Range; $17/hour to 28/hour (credit given for relevant experience)
Salary : $17
Medical Office Assistant (AGHS Central Office - Float Role)
Atlantic General Hospital -
Berlin, MD
