Job Title: Medical Assistant - Portsmouth, VirginiaJob Description
Triage incoming patients by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, reconciling medication lists, reconciling allergies, assessing smoking status, and preparing patients for visits.
Prepare exam rooms for patient visits, restock clinical areas and exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain medical equipment.
Document interventions in the electronic medical record, review charts for completeness, test results, and billing.
Scan upcoming appointments for additional medical record information, and obtain records from other physician offices, hospitals, labs, emergency rooms, and radiology prior to patient visits.
Complete all assigned tasks including responding to patient messages, prescription refills, lab results, referrals, home health agencies, medication prior authorizations, patient forms, and follow-ups from physicians. Ensure all tasks are reviewed, addressed, and marked appropriately before the close of each business day.
As part of the Patient Centered Medical Home, administer and collect patient satisfaction surveys, contact patients between visits to assess medical status and medication adherence. Follow protocols related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality. Complete annual recertification for OSHA, Compliance, Respiratory FIT, and IT policy. Maintain current CPR and MA certification.
Fill in for other clinical staff during vacations and illnesses, and perform other duties as assigned by physicians or supervisors.
Hard Skills
Medical Assistant Certification or Registration REQUIRED!
Triage Experience/ Taking Vitals
BLS certified
Soft Skills
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Time Management
Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Portsmouth, Virginia.Work EnvironmentMonday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with a 30-minute lunch break.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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