Medical Assistant, Norton Children's Medical Group - Elizabethtown, Days

ResponsibilitiesDiscover a medical assisting career designed with you in mind. At Norton Healthcare, you’ll find an organization that values and supports your well-being while offering competitive pay, a wide range of benefits, tuition assistance and hiring programs.Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical duties under the direct supervision of a medical provider - physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner - in the medical office setting.The Medical Assistant works closely with the physician in the practice/center clinical setting, assists with direct patient care, and serves as the clinical liaison between physician and patient and between physician and the office staff. The incumbent is responsible for promoting communication among all care providers, patients, and office staff regarding the care plan for the patient as defined by the attending physician. This individual attends to patients utilizing the age appropriate principles of growth and development for patients of all ages according to the practice specialty.Clinical FunctionsAdministrative Functions:Taking patients to roomsGreeting patientsObtaining vital signsScheduling appointmentsAssisting with medical proceduresAnswering phonesPerforming phlebotomyClerical & computer workObtaining lab specimensPrior authorizationsAdhering to safety and infection guidelinesBilling and codingMaintaining electronic medical records (EMR)FaxingCalculating & administering medications & vaccinationsDisability & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperworkQualificationsRequired:Graduate of a medical assistant program (or) One year as a Medical AssistantDesiredOne year as a Medical AssistantCertified Medical Assistant