Medical Assistant /Patient Escort

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

Support physicians and nurses in daily operations.
Serve as a scribe to document patient reports.
Welcome and guide patients through their visits.
Record vital signs and collect lab samples.
Gather and update medical and medication history.
Ensure supplies are stocked and equipment is cleaned.
Maintain a sterile and organized pre- and post-op environment.
Assist patients with scheduling follow-up appointments.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with physicians, staff, and management.
Uphold professionalism in all patient and healthcare interactions.
Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations for office visits and ultrasounds.
Handle incoming calls and schedule patient referrals.
Perform additional tasks as needed.

Patient Escort Responsibilities:

Patient Transportation: Escort patients from nursing homes to vascular centers and back.
Pre-Appointment Preparation: Visit nursing homes prior to appointment dates to ensure patients are prepped for procedures, including confirming that they haven't eaten and that all necessary paperwork is completed.
Coordination: Arrange and confirm transportation logistics for patients.
Patient Care: Assist patients with mobility and ensure their comfort during transport and at appointments.
Communication: Act as a liaison between nursing home staff, patients, and vascular center staff to ensure smooth coordination.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English)

Availability:

Full Time; flexible hours depending on patient appointments and needs.
Availability early am to evening. ( No weekends).