Description

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant assists the Primary Nurse in completion of clinic tasks and direct patient care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative/clerical duties, promoting clinic flow by preparing exam rooms, escorting patients and preparing for patient exams and/or procedures. The Medical Assistant also assists the Physician’s and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with procedures as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patient for exam and/or procedures and assists as needed
• Obtain and document basic health information including history, chief complaint and vital signs
• Clean, sterilize, prepare and stock exam rooms in an orderly manner with necessary instruments and supplies
• Answers phones, take messages and calls in patient prescriptions under the direction of the physician and documents accordingly in patient’s chart
• Complete charge tickets quickly and accurately
• Provide patient instruction and education as directed by the physician, or refers when appropriate
• Establish and maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, managers, physicians, other clinic staff, outside agencies, and the public
• Prepare electronic charts for patient appointment
• Assist with coordination of provider’s practice
• Communicate with and assist In-Office Dispensing department in regards to patient education, medication and durable medical equipment (DME)
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in healthcare environment
• BLS certified Skill in appropriate documentation and records maintenance
• Skill in usage of PC, multi-line phone, copier, fax, and printer
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply written guidelines and procedures to standard work practice
• Ability to speak effectively before individuals and/or groups
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Skill in taking vital signs for age’s newborn to geriatric

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Must have good manual dexterity and ability to use both hands and tools to manipulate small and delicate parts Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing or walking may be required, should be able to transport approximately 025lbs of charts or files.
• Occasional assistance in patient transfers of up to 200lbs with assistance

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to: o Blood o Body fluids
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents
• Fast paced clinical environment
• Contact with Physicians, staff, patients, care givers and other medical facilities