Medical Assistant

Description: The role of the medical assistant is to assist providers in implementing patient care and provide patient-centered and culturally competent care at Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Chart short description of each visit for Provider, or MA visit
• Obtain Vitals including height, weight, BP, pain level, pulse, and respiratory rate
• Obtain Labs as ordered, and properly label samples with first initial, last name and birthdate as confirmed with patient
• Collect samples including urine, throat swab, and rectal swab as ordered.
• Properly log patient information into EKG, and perform EKG successfully
• Administer and properly chart for vaccines under the guidance of providers, and bill for patient vaccines in EMR system properly.
• Properly chart any given medications in the chief complaint with proper dosage, concentration, administration route and site.
• Assist providers with any medical task as requested
• Disinfect exam rooms between patient visits.
• Stock all bathrooms and exam rooms with gloves, appointment slips, etc.
• Properly dispose of sharps and bio-hazardous materials, maintain safe environment
• Answering phones and routing the caller to where they need to go.

Requirements:

• Should be aware the Medical Assistant is one of the first impressions to each patient.
• Need to make sure each patient is comfortable with their care.
• Need to be culturally competent while working, including being gender sensitive and pronoun aware.
• Be able to work with a team of medical assistants, providers, and administrative staff.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, Excel, Word and how to use Electronic Medical Records
• Experience with patient centered care
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance
• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics
• Non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Technical skills with required office equipment
• Patience and great attention to detail
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
• LGBTQ cultural competency
• Ability to work collaboratively in team-based care
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere
• Maintain a professional attitude and demeanor
• Ability to multi-task

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