Introduction:
A doctor assistant is also known as a medical assistant and they treat patients under the direction of a physician. The primary duty involves collecting information from patients, measuring vital signs, and recording information on patient charts. They may require to collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens from lab analysis. They also need to perform a variety of tasks like preparing the treatment room for the examination of patients, informing patients about costs of care being provided and guiding them apt resources for further information, preparing reports, answering phone calls, and responding to visitors. A medical assistant needs to have experience in the related field and they should know commonly-used concepts, procedures, and practices in a related field. They rely on instructions and predetermined guidelines to perform the function of the job.
Doctor Assistant Job Titles:
- Doctor Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Urgent Care Medical Assistant
- Certified Medical Assistant
Doctor Assistant Job Summary:
We are looking to hire a successful candidate who has a degree, high school diploma, GED in the relevant field. you should be a graduate in an accredited assistant medical program and must have a phlebotomy certificate. It would be even better if you are a certified medical assistant and worked as a medical assistant for more than 1 year. As a medical assistant, you will balance the need of patients and maintain efficient workflow of the office as well as provide support to the physician in all facets of medical procedures before during, and after. Besides, you should ensure the patient has an excellent service experience. They must be familiar with clinical computer hardware and software and use it according to company policies. They must greet patients and escort them to their examination room and answer their queries.
Doctor Assistant Responsibilities and Duties:
- Welcoming patients by greeting them by the person or through phone
- Verifying patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit
- Preparing patients for healthcare visits by accompanying them to the examining room
- Performing preliminary physical tests and reporting patient history summary
- Securing patient information and maintaining patient confidence by completing medical records
- Counseling patients by transmitting physicians orders and questions about surgery
Doctor Assistant Skills and Qualification:
- Bachelor degree, high school diploma, or equivalent
- Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in a medical setting
- Extensive knowledge about electronic medical health care record systems
- A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and apt clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope
- Must have certification from a medical assistant program or military medical corpsman program
- Certification in addition to completion of the accredited medical assisting program
- Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
- Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail, prioritization skill, and time management
- Quick learner with a positive attitude
- Maintain a strong relationship with key groups
- Motivational and communication skill
- An empowered team member, a process-oriented thinker
