Medical Assistant/Scribe

We are looking for a Medical Assistant/Scribe who is inspired to deliver a great experience to our patients and who embodies team spirit. This person needs to be ambitious and motivated, as this unique role will include performing in several different areas including the front desk, exam rooms, procedure room and the operating room. Come ready to work hard and learn in a supportive environment and be part of a great team who puts excellent patient care as the first priority.

We need someone who is reliable, hard working and who wants to play an important role in patient-centered care by performing at the top of their scope of practice. Are you that person?

At Vascular Surgery Medical Group, Inc., you will be challenged to be exceptionally accurate, observant and an efficient task-master while at the same time providing a human touch and an excellent overall patient experience.

Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to:

Patient Care

• Greeting patients
• Verify purpose of visit with the patient and record medical history in the Electronic Health Record system (EHR).
• Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests and taking vital signs.
• Effectively communicate request from patients to provider or care team members.
• Perform routine medical tasks and procedures.
• Rooming patients and basic cleaning of exam rooms in between patients
• Manage patient flow to maximize patient access and service.
• Explain and/or translate treatment procedures or providers’ instructions to patients.
• Schedule follow-up appointment or recall appointment after visit.
• Help providers examine and treat patients.
• Assist surgeons during clinic hours, transcribe the exam ensuring accurate documentation in our EMR system (Athena Health).
• Complete and review information at end of patient visit.
• Assist/scrub in sterile procedures.
• Ensure that all logs, forms, records, and charts are complete, thorough, and accurate.
• Provide patient education and follow-up care instructions.

Commitment to Quality

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent patient experience and quality outcomes in equal measure.
• Communicate and work effectively with providers and other members of the care team to best serve patients.
• Contribute to a welcoming clinical space and healthy work environment through proactive relationship building, direct communication and sound judgment.
• Adherence to Vascular Surgery’s ethical and professional standards, including Vascular Surgery’s policies and procedures.

General Office Duties

• Perform general office duties, such as scheduling appointments for patients, answering telephones, recording medical updates from the provider, or completing insurance forms.
• Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic in the appropriate electronic system.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or appointments.
• Inventory stock, order, of medical supplies or equipment.
• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Enter key medical record information or perform other required record keeping duties required.

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge

• Basic medical assisting practices and skills and the various types of equipment used.
• Modern medical terminology, chronic health conditions, and health education.
• Working with modern computer applications and electronic health records.
• Methods of safely lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies.
• Cleaning and sterilization techniques for medical equipment, examining rooms and patients areas.
• BLS
• Scribe experience at least one year

Abilities

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to accept changes and feedback gracefully.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively in team-based care delivery.
• Demonstrate interest in learning and ability to grasp new tasks
• Spanish speaking is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17 to $21 per hour depending on experience

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients are screened prior to admittance. All staff screened daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outpatient

COVID-19 considerations:
patient and employee screening

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $17 - $20