Medical Office Assistant - Contract - MOA24-15786

Floating Requirement: None

Position Overview:

We are seeking a certified Medical Office Assistant to join a healthcare team, providing essential clinical and administrative support to physicians and surgeons. This role is crucial to maintaining quality patient care and efficient office operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care Support: Assist with patient care duties, including venipuncture, EKGs, taking vital signs, and escorting patients to exam rooms. Prepare patients for exams and assist physicians during procedures.
• Administrative Duties: Manage patient records, send and receive medical records, and obtain lab and referral information. Utilize the electronic medical record (EMR) system to enter orders and prepare prescription refill requests.
• Supply and Equipment Management: Inventory and restock medical supplies, check expiration dates on medications, and ensure sterilization and infection control procedures are followed.
• Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to legal regulations, and follow personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Chart Maintenance and Scheduling: Update and file medical charts, assist with scheduling surgeries, and perform phlebotomy duties as required. Handle patient appointment scheduling, demographic updates, insurance verification, and pre-certification for procedures.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a medical assistant; prior experience in a medical office or phlebotomy setting preferred.
• Certification: Must have a current Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite; familiarity with EPIC is a plus.
• Additional Skills: Strong communication, time-management, and teamwork abilities; multilingual skills are a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Language Requirements:

• English: Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.