Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant

Job summary

The Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant works as part of the medical office team performing clinical duties to meet the goal of providing excellent primary health care.

Summary of essential job functions

· Chart patients height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, head circumference, vision test, hearing test

· Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications; authorizing drug refills as directed; phoning in prescriptions to pharmacies; and administering injections (immunizations, antibiotics, allergy)

· Ensure that patient rooms are clean and restocked for next patient

· Follow-up with lab/x-ray orders

· Chart EPSDT early development

· Assist with casting, circumcisions, and suturing, change dressings

· Perform catheterizations (male & female)

· Make follow-up appointments (both internal and external)

· Document all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, presenting and previous conditions, hospital data in the medical record

· Complete necessary medical forms

· Obtain medical reports from other offices and hospitals

· Ensure the Medicaid report for vaccines is processed

· Take nurse calls

· Set up for procedures, circumcisions, etc.

· Know vaccine schedule and be able to assist provider when vaccines are needed

· Input vaccines in to Immtrac when time permits

· Assist provider with medical exams and prescriptions

· Call prescriptions in to pharmacy

· Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential

· Counsel patients regarding diagnoses

· Assist in properly training new employees

· Travel to satellite offices as needed.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Abilities required

· Ability to sit up and/or stand for 8 hours daily

· Maintain confidentiality in matters regarding the Clinic, its patients and employees

· Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace

· Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions

· Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task

· Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly

· Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently

· Ability to communicate effectively with others clearly and concisely

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15