BMS MA II Bloomington Urology Services FT- No weekends

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Reports To

The Practice Manager

Essential Functions

Clinical Medical Assistant Duties

Clinical Medical Assistant job duties involve working with patients in a clinical context, assisting physicians during procedures, and performing light medical procedures. Because of the responsibilities that come with medical practice, the clinical medical assistant duties are regulated differently from state to state. Medical assistants are always required to be supervised by a physician.

The basic duties of medical assistants include:

• Taking patient vital signs
• Taking medical histories
• Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations
• Assisting practitioners during examinations
• Explaining medical procedures to patients
• Sterilizing medical instruments
• Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
• Managing inventory and ordering supplies
• Scheduling patient medical procedures
• Following up on patient visits
• Updating patient records
• Obtaining pre-authorizations/pre-certifications
• Checking the patient portal and responding to patients
• Ordering lab tests and imaging studies
• Scheduling patient appointments
• Answering phones
• Greeting patients
• Performing computer data entry
• Ability to multi-task various job duties
• Ability to handle different personalities and personal situations—both patient and coworkers
• Ability to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine
• A formal education from an accredited medical assistant school or medical assistant training program; certification preferred

Employee Statement of Understanding

I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. I further understand that my signature does not indicate that I agree with the performance evaluation completed by my supervisor, only that the evaluation has been discussed with me.

M-F 8am-4:30pm
40 hours a week