What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at MedlinkHealth Anesthesia?
Clinical Assistant.
MUST HAVE URGENT CARE EXPERIENCE.
Position Overview:
- Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory care clinic serving patients of all ages, from infants to elderly adults.
- Supports providers with patient care, rooming, documentation, procedures, and efficient patient flow.
- Performs duties requiring more clinical knowledge and skills than a Clinical Assistant 1.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for visits by reviewing charts, medical history, medications, and required follow-ups.
- Obtain and document vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, pulse, and oxygen saturation.
- Update patient medical histories, medication records, and immunization records.
- Assist providers with examinations, minor procedures, and treatments.
- Perform nebulizer treatments, ear lavage, simple dressing changes, cast removal, diabetic foot screenings, and other procedures based on competency.
- Conduct specimen collection and point-of-care testing (POCT).
- Perform 12-lead EKGs, peak flow testing, and apply oxygen as ordered.
- Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and basic patient education.
- Maintain clean examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and manage medical supplies.
- Answer phones, schedule/confirm appointments, relay messages, process orders, and enter patient information.
- Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and follow infection control and safety procedures.
Required Qualifications:
- Urgent care experience – MUST HAVE.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Clinical competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
Must meet at least one of the following:
- Completion of a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) program.
- One year of experience as a Clinical Assistant 1 with successful competency assessment.
- One year of experience as a CNA, EMT, or Community Health Aide.
Additional Experience Requirements:
Must also meet at least one of the following:
Must also meet at least one of the following:
- Completion of a CCMA training program.
- One year of healthcare experience.
- Two years of customer service experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant training.
- One year of active EMT practice.
- Completion of Alaska Community Health Aide Level 1.
Required Skills:
- Knowledge of medical terminology, clinic procedures, and basic patient triage.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate basic clinical equipment, including EKG machines and pulse oximeters.
- Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records.
- Ability to multitask, support multiple patients, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
Salary : $60,000 - $83,000