07 Apr 23 Medical Assistant Job Descriptions
So you have to write a medical assistant resume but you have no idea what job descriptions to include. There are plenty of responsibilities to chose from the day to day activities in a medical office. Maybe you've drawn a blank or you don't know how to word things properly. Either way, these suggestions will help you out.
This list of 30 medical assistant job descriptions will help you format and write a professional resume. Feel free to copy, paste and modify this information to fit your own work history and experience.
• Provide back office support and supervision. Answer multi-line phone in a professional and courteous manner. Assist patients in filling out paperwork.
• Prepare patients for meeting with the doctor by obtaining vital signs and documenting / updating pertinent health information (ie chief complaint, allergies, medications).
• Take blood pressure, weight, and temperatures of incoming patients.
• Record patient histories, monitor and record vital signs. Communicate lab results to patients.
• Provides basic patient education on the performance of routine tasks or skills.
• Refers questions to registered nurses and physicians / providers per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed.
• Prepare patients for minor surgical procedures and deliver injections.
• Maintain inventory and patient logs / procedure logs. Perform set up of surgical and treatment areas.
• Prepare samples for lab analysis and filed laboratory reports. Call in prescriptions and update medication stores.
• Ensure the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
• Assist patients in scheduling medical appointments.
• Follow all HIPPA guidelines, maintaining strict confidentiality and patient rights.
• Adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Assist the physician / provider with procedures and surgeries such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, etc.
• Retrieves messages, pulls and preps charts, as directed by the nursing staff.
• Enters appropriate paperwork and flow sheets into computer.
• Transcription and accurate processing of all Physician orders during the assigned shift.
• Responsible for all clerical duties, phone triage, supply management, forms management, and completion of Patient Admission and Discharge Function.
• Provide all Professional Staff with verbal and / or written report of patients physical, emotional and medical status on an ongoing basis and as required by policies and procedure.
• Ensure correct coding is used to designate the diagnoses and procedures performed.
• Keep track of all medical claims, bills and insurances.
• Maintain correspondence with both the insurance companies and patients.
Here are a few important tips to remember when composing your cover letter and resume. Use keywords found in the job posting. Write clear, easy to read sentences or bullet points. Don't use long run-on sentences.
Make sure your resume is visually organized. For example, try not to have any lines with just one word on that line. Try to highlight your interaction with physicians, staff and patients.
USE SPELL CHECK! Have someone proof both the cover letter and resume for you before you start applying for jobs or posting your on job sites. Last but certainly not least, stay positive!
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