What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Raleigh Neurology Associates?
Over the past three decades, Raleigh Neurology Associates, PA, has grown to be one of the largest and most respected neurology practices in the nation. We’re proud to provide comprehensive neurological treatment and care for over 250,000 people in the Triangle area.
Backed by expertise and supported by state-of-the-art facilities, our dedicated providers are highly qualified and specially trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders.
While our large size gives us the opportunity to offer highly skilled specialists in many different neurological areas, we have never wavered from our mission: Patient-focused, quality-driven care. We maintain the same personal patient/physician relationships upon which our practice was founded.
Position
The Medical Assistant is responsible for accurately rooming patients, assisting with phone duties and ensuring communication between the Physician, Midlevel and Nurse, in order to give safe and competent clinical care to the patients of Raleigh Neurology.
Essential Job Functions
- Follow each Providers protocol when rooming patients and report any problems to the Nurse
- Accurately able to monitor and record Vital signs
- Accurately and proficiently transcribe medications, take medical histories and initiate neurology visit per clinical update in EHR.
- Report to Nurse any changes and/or concerns after rooming patient
- Ability to maintain schedule for the day and keep flow going between Physician, Midlevel and Nurse
- Phone Duties including prescription refills, records, reports, etc. as directed by the Nurse
- If phone skills and proficiency have been checked-off by Nurse - May assist in calling patients with answers, to obtain Information from patients, call-in prescription refills as directed by the Nurse. The Nurse must monitor these activities.
- Explaining treatment procedures to patients
- Preparing patients for examination and Assisting the provider during the exam if necessary
- Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
- Instructing patients about medications and special diets
- Preparing and administering medications as directed by a Provider
- Working with both Adult and Pediatric patients
- Cover other clinical staff when necessary
Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of and ability with computer systems
- Must have training in the field of Medical Assisting. Preference given to candidates with current certification or registry in Medical Assisting (CMA or RMA)
- Sensitivity to patient problems and concerns
- Current BLS certification
Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent flexibility and time management
- Sensitivity to patient concerns
- Excellent proficiency with computer systems
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
- Outpatient
- Private practice
Experience:
- medical assistant: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person