EMT/Medical Office Assistant

The starting wage for this position is $19.50 for evening and weekend hours (Any hours worked prior to 5pm M-F will revert to the base salary of $17.00)

Job Summary:

Provide basic patient care, patient care tasks, and education under the direction of the physician. To keep exam rooms stocked and maintain clean facilities for patient care.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Obtain and chart vital statistics
• To reconcile medications
• Follow workflow protocols
• Provide patient instruction and education materials
• Make and chart appointments for out-of-office appointments
• Prepare, administer and chart medications and injections
• Perform skills from checklist
• Call patients with results and questions
• Order various procedures and labs as directed by physician
• Perform EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs and phlebotomy
• Clean and supply patient rooms
• Autoclave and wrap used instruments
• Provide wound care at providers instruction

Assisting Providers

• Assist physicians with specialized minor procedures
• Keep providers informed of the daily schedule
• Keep up with providers pace
• Perform functions according to providers orders
• Dispense medications at providers direction
• Preparing specimens for microscopy

Administrative

• Complete encounter form
• Add charges to office visits
• Track orders

Specific Duties

• Prepare laundry for pick-up
• Other individual duties as assigned

Experience:

Must be a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant who is capable of working back office position; caring personality with a positive attitude; calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving abilities, good communication skills, and the ability to get along with others and work as a team to assist with all the providers. Must have knowledge of the proper use of medical and lab equipment. Previous medical office experience preferred

Education Requirements:

Have appropriate certification or licensure. Attend Continuing Education programs as requested or as required by the position

Working Conditions:

Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area; primarily standing and walking; light to moderate lifting all the time; heavy lifting occasionally

Risk Level:

High exposure

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.