Supporting Physicians

Another role of being a Medical Assistant is supporting the physicians. Physicians should only focus on each patient they wait on, knowing that the office is working in a proper manner. Making sure the flow of the office is under control is a way to support them. Have schedule precisely done with enough time to meet with their patient is important. Ensure the patient information are well manage and in order.

In the office setting there is also other task that needs to be done. A Medical Assistant also takes care of phone calls for the physicians, these needs to be conduct in a proper manner. They need to make sure how the physician wants their calls to be handle.

Meetings are important and needs to be accordingly set up on a convenience time that does not interfere with the physician working time at the office. They also need time break and after meeting with the patients, they need extra time to write all diagnoses and follow up that needs to be done prior to wait on the next patient. These are some other tasks that a Medical Assistant can do to support the physician, to work competently and with no hassle; in combination with all staff that are part of the medical office setting.