Medical Assistant - Sharon Hospital - General Surgery

Greets patients from the waiting room, performs intake activities, documents vital signs, medications, and allergies, and verifies electronic medical records. Transcribes demographic and medical history into patient records, prepares and organizes charts for providers, and completes clerical tasks such as scanning and disability paperwork. Conducts in-office testing, coordinates ancillary services, collects and processes specimens, and maintains inventory and equipment logs. Assures examination areas are clean and stocked, assists patients into gowns with necessary supplies, and performs procedure setup and sterile patient prep under RN direction. Performs pathology audits, coaches new members on office procedures, and fulfills all compliance responsibilities.