What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Affinia Healthcare?
POSITION SUMMARY: Perform the duties required to provide support for providers in all aspects of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse within a defined scope of care.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) months' experience as a Medical Assistant.
Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing schedules.
- Good organization skills.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good computer skills including the use of word processing and e-mail software.
Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.
License(s)/Certification(s) Required:
- Certificate from Medical Assistant Training program.
- CPR Certification.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
- Performs patient intake (i.e., blood pressures, temperatures, pulse, respirations, weights and measurements) on patients for medical examination.
- Perform tests (i.e., pulse oximetry, vision tests, hearing screens and EKGs).
- Gives medications/immunizations as ordered per route (oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and subdermal).
- Notifies Clinic Nurse Coordinator and Provider of abnormal vital signs, blood glucose, or EKG results.
- Prepares, maintains exam rooms assuring that they are cleaned and stocked; performs sterilization of instruments.
- Assists urgent care patients by monitoring vital signs and assisting with transportation to another department or facility.
- Responsible for general office procedures (i.e., nebulizer treatments).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Marginal Functions:
- Assist with primary care appointments.
- Assist with orientation and training of new Nurses, Medical Assistants, students, and volunteers.
Supervises: None
NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS