Medical Assistant, Primary Care

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities of the Medical Assistant to include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKG’s, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and perform additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the MA.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• • Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
  • Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
  • Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgements based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
  • Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
  • Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
  • Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
  • Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
  • Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
  • Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
  • Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
  • Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
  • Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.

ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

AMBERWELL CULTURE :

Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected. At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.

To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.