Quadrant
Location
Fairfax, VA | United States
Job description
Medical Assistant
Fairfax, VA
MUST:
2+ years of Medical Assistant experience in a busy practice
Must have strong EMR experience
Must be familiar with OB/GYN
DUTIES:
Places patients in exam rooms; obtains and records vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and a brief history of their illness.
Cleans and prepares exam and procedure rooms; sets up necessary equipment and instruments.
Sterilization of all instruments.
Stock exam rooms
Obtains consent forms from patients, when necessary.
Prepares patients for minor surgeries or other procedures.
Assists physicians with surgical and other procedures, as needed.
Schedules lab appointments or tests as ordered by physicians.
Accurately manages lab specimens.
Ordering necessary medical supplies.
Educates patients and families regarding specific diseases, proper follow up, and preventative care.
Acts as a liaison between the physician and the patient.
Administers medication as prescribed by the physician.
Contacts patients with test results, as directed by the physician.
Takes pharmacy calls and responds appropriately with refills per physician orders.
Maintains other patient records and legal forms, as required by law.
Assists with chart preparation
Files tests, lab results, charts, etc.
Answers phones, schedules appointments, and takes messages to pass to physician, manager, etc. as is appropriate.
Follows all clinic policies, procedures and work rules, as established from time to time by clinic management.
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