Sentences with phrase «physician examination appointment»

Ensure that all required procedures such as x-rays and laboratory tests are completed prior to physician examination appointment.

Not exact matches

Our program covers clinical duties (recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed by a physician), administrative duties (scheduling appointments, medical records and billing, and coding for insurance purposes) and general duties (prioritizing and performing multiple tasks and patient education).

• Taking patients» history and vital signs • Assisting the physician with patient examinations • Scheduling patient appointments • Preparing blood for laboratory tests • Giving injections as directed by the physician

• Decreased administrative supplies cost by 60 % by suggesting bulk procurement from local suppliers • Increased patient appointment scheduling efficiency by 50 % by introducing (and self - training) a dedicated medical practice scheduling system • Assisted physicians with treatments and patient examination activities • Ascertained that treatment and examination rooms are properly prepared prior to patients» arrival • Interviewed patients to determine their medical histories and recorded vitals such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature • Educated patients on different procedures and outcomes and ensured that they understand them prior to the procedure

Common Medical Assistant Administrative duties: • Answer telephones • Greet patients • Update and file patient medical records • Fill out insurance forms • Handle correspondence • Schedule appointments • Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services • Perform billing and bookkeeping Common Medical Assistant Clinical Duties • Record vital signs • Prepare patients for examination • Assist the physician during the examination • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises • Dispose of contaminated supplies • Sterilize medical instruments • Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment • Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.

Typical Duties — Medical Assistant Job Description • Scheduling patient appointments • Helping physicians with patient examinations • Taking patient history and recording their -LSB-...]

• Scheduling patient appointments • Helping physicians with patient examinations • Taking patient history and recording their personal information • Measuring vital signs • Preparing blood for laboratory tests • Injecting patients according to physicians» directions

• Greeting patients and making them feel comfortable • Using computer applications to check or record information about the patient, update and file patient medical records, fill up insurance forms, and to schedule appointments • Answering telephones • Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services • Handling correspondence, billing, and bookkeeping • Dealing with the patients for examination • Explaining procedures to patients • Instructing patients about medication and administering them as directed by the physician • Assisting the physician during exams • Performing basic laboratory tests • Authorizing prescription refills as directed • Assisting the physician during exams • Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens • Performing basic laboratory tests • Drawing blood • Taking electrocardiograms • Removing sutures and changing dressings • All other duties as assigned by the clinic or practice administrator

Medical Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operations