Medical office assistant vs medical assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between medical office assistant and medical assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Medical office assistant example responsibilities.

• Experience with manage care, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
• Communicate closely with patients to ensure they are managing their current medications properly, and maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records.
• Conduct preliminary patient screenings by assessing vital signs, recording patient information, preparing patient rooms, and performing EKG tests.
• Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal information follows policies and procedures including HIPAA regulations.
• Perform medical office duties including checking vital signs, history gathering, phlebotomy, and assisting physician with medical/neurological procedures.
• Implement a new EHR system; provide leadership and mentoring to staff and physician during transition.
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Medical assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Provide back-office support, inventory control, training and supervision to ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Used CPR training on several occasions.
• Assist physician in the operating room during surgery and delivery.
• Validate and ensure that forms for the releases of information are current, accurate and complete as defined by HIPAA.
• Sanitize equipment and follow OSHA guidelines.
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