Certified Medical Assistant for Intake

About Greenbrier Obstetrics and Gynecology, PC

Greenbrier Obstetrics and Gynecology is an independent Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) practice located in Chesapeake, VA. Greenbrier OB/GYN is dedicated to providing excellent care to every patient that walks through its doors and is comprised of staff members with over 60 years of combined medical experience.

Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant for Intake (Must Be Certified)

Job Description: Act as the initial clinical contact and liaison between patients, providers and other team members of the Greenbrier OB/GYN health care team. The Intake MA will do the following: obtain health histories from new and returning patients, help answer patient nursing calls, provide patient education and enter patient medical information into the EMR. The position requires performing routine clinical tasks to keep the flow of clinic running smoothly. Main responsibilities are to provide superior level clinical care consistent with practice policies in a friendly, positive, and supportive manner.

MA (Intake) Job Duties:

Greet patients with professionalism and courtesy

Screen, obtain, and retrieve medical histories, records, proper patient consents, lab and diagnostic reports for patients

Enter patient medical data into the EMR with accuracy

Use organized, legible, and concise written and verbal communication skills in charting and relating to patients and staff

Provide patients with correct clinical forms for the visit with the provider

Quickly and accurately access, interpret, and record details of patient's medical information

Maintain and distribute patient informational packets

Plans and assist in directing and coordinating patient care during office visits

Perform lab draws and obtain vitals on patients as needed

Provide teaching and community resources to patients to facilitate care

Help answer clinical phone calls

Preferred Job Qualifications:

Completion of high school or GED equivalent

Certification obtained by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

At least one year clinical experience in a hospital or physician's office

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Professional and friendly