Job Abstract

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for patient greeting, guidance to exam room and discharge in accordance with Vascular Specialty Center policies and procedures
• Takes patient vitals, weight and urine specimens in accordance with Vascular Specialty Center policies and procedures and routes information and/or specimens to appropriate parties
• Ready patient exam room for in office procedures
• Records and files Rx medication in accordance with Vascular Specialty policies and procedures
• Day-to-day maintenance of patient medical records and charts

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting to maintain a neat and orderly office, filing and clinical reception area

• Cross-train with other departments as needed
• Participates in other duties as assigned by supervisors

Minimum Experience, Education, and Licensure:

• MA program graduate
• Some experience as a medical receptionist or in a medical or physician office setting

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer records system experience.
• Must have advanced clerical training, which includes typing, basic filing skills, and fundamental understanding of office procedures
• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers, facsimile machines and printers
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology and surgical procedure nomenclature
• Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding Vascular Specialty Center

Physical Demands:

• High energy level
• Knowledge and use of proper body mechanics
• Some ergonometric and eye strain
• Varying standing and sitting for extended periods of time throughout day
• Occasional lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching and reaching

Work Environment:

• Offices
• Medical / physicians clinic