Medical Assistant - Plastic Surgery Specialists of Lawrence
Core
A Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical tasks to support physicians and healthcare professionals in delivering primary health care and patient care management.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Primary health care and patient care management services
Domain
Healthcare / Plastic Surgery
Deliverable
clinical work
Required skills
patient intake, vital signs measurement, medical record management, insurance form processing, laboratory specimen collection, instrument sterilization, wound care assistance, cast care, appointment scheduling, patient education, room preparation, patient safety assessment, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, 6 months clinical experience
Technologies
Electronic health record applications
Responsibilities
Update and file patient medical records; take medical histories and record vital signs; explain treatment procedures and prepare patients for examination; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; sterilize medical instruments; assist with wound care and cast care; schedule appointments and handle correspondence; maintain smooth patient flow in the clinic; authorize drug refills and telephone prescriptions if certified; ensure treatment rooms are equipped and clean; communicate patient safety issues to appropriate bodies.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC