Medical assisting extern vs office manager/medical assistant

Differences between medical assisting extern and office manager/medical assistant duties and responsibilities

Medical assisting extern example responsibilities.

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines while performing instrument sterilization in addition to managing medical inventory.
• Front office duties - appointments reminders, filing, EMR, patient check- in/check-outs, scans forms, and phone triage.
• Perform and record triage information, explain treatment procedures prepare patients for exams and assist physicians during exams.
• Experience also include patient encounter chart, patient education, vital sign assessment, phlebotomy, medication administration and injections.
• Assist gynecologists with clinical and clerical tasks while recording patient medical histories using CureMD, EHR system.
• Take vitals, input information using EHR, prep equipment for the doctor and present patient to the doctor.
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Office manager/medical assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage front office operation, scheduling appointments, answering phones, filing insurance, including ICD-9 and CPT coding for insurance.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Prioritize patient scheduling base on procedures, screen patient calls, telephone triage, and prepare exam rooms.
• Utilize ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS to verify accuracy of medical codes, medical procedures and medical supplies.
• Front office duties include filing, triage of incoming calls, mail, patient appointments, and ordering office supplies.
• Perform all office management duties and assist in back room procedures, including chest x-rays, EKG, and urinalysis testing.
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