Position Overview
Job Summary:
The Medical Office Assistant functions as a clinical liaison between the patient and the provider.
Position performs, clinical patient care and clerical support activities.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
+ Prepare exam rooms for patients before, during and after examinations or procedures
+ Taking and recording vital signs, such as heights, weight, and blood pressure, review medication lists, family and medical/ surgical history, and obtain medication authorization
+ Works within Upstate's EPIC EMR to dictate information to patients & document in their chart,
+ Excellent communication and customer service skills and knowledge of medical terminology for efficient work
+ Proficient constant use and understanding of EPIC/ EMR, clear concise documentation within of ALL patient interactions and provider directives
+ Practices highest level of infection control- keeping exam rooms clean and organized, ...