What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at CareWell Urgent Care of MA, PC?
CareWell Urgent Care is seeking a dependable full-time Medical Assistant or EMT-Basic for our state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Tewksbury, MA.
Full-Time Schedule: 3 shifts per week with rotating weekends
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the clinical provider, the Medical Assistant duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, IV/Blood draw, ECG, office diagnostic testing, x-ray prep, assisting with splinting/wound care and assisting in administering medications as directed by physician.
Duties and Responsibilities: Medical Assistant / EMT - tasks include but are not limited to:
Medical:
- Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
- Take patient histories and vital signs
- Prepare patient for examination and treatment
- Apply splints and dressings, prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments including sterilization
- Assist physicians in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals
- Perform phlebotomy and laboratory paperwork.
- Dispense medication as directed
- Instruct and educate patients about discharge instructions if applicable
- Provide solutions to patient concerns within the scope of position.
- Provide information and assistance as needed.
Clerical Duties:
- Provide accurate and timely documentation to staff, insurance carriers and companies.
- Maintain patient records for clinical use, medical records use, billing use, physicians review, etc.
- Document patient files, records, forms, and other info as necessary.
- Assist with scheduling of test and treatments.
- Screen phone calls for referral to physician.
- Maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
- Complete opening and closing procedures.
- Be sure work area appears neat, well stocked, and organized.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-5 years MA experience and/or MA, CNA or LNA certification
Work Environment: This job operates in a medical office setting and includes possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.
Under the supervision of the clinical provider, the Medical Assistant duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, IV/Blood draw, ECG, office diagnostic testing, x-ray prep, assisting with splinting/wound care and assisting in administering medications as directed by physician.