Medical Office Assistant

Medical Office Assistant provides routine care for patients who present to New Horizon Family Health Services.  The Medical Office Assistant aids the nursing personnel and Providers as necessary.

• Is responsible for daily patient phone messages.

• Cares for patients in accordance with instructions given by MD/Charge Nurse/NCSSD.
• Obtains patient’s vital signs, works up patients according to EHR processes.
• Administers treatment as directed by the practitioner.
• Gives injections under the supervision and orders of a Medical Doctor.
• Performs duties per completion of MOA / Lab Orientation Checklists.
• Understands the purpose of and has a working knowledge of Patient Centered Medical Home concepts.
• Works with Tracking and Task Management team members to track outcomes for referrals, hospitalizations, pap smears, vouchers and other required information supporting Patient Centered Medical Home guidelines.

Education:

Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program 

Preferred:

One year or more experience in office based patient care setting

Required:

• Must have a working knowledge of computer programs and professional construction of emails
• Must demonstrate

• legible handwriting
• excellent spelling
• speaking clearly and grammatically correct
• the ability to accept responsibility as indicated
• being a motivated and enthusiastic learner
• a courteous and tactful manner
• the ability to work under stress and work well with others