What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (DHWC) position at Methodist Healthcare Ministries?
Essential Duties:
- Performs and documents clinical intake using appropriate terminology and abbreviations to determine patient’s chief complaints.
- Takes and documents patient vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, etc).
- Prepares patients for exams, treatments, or procedures.
- Collects and or assists in blood, urine, or any other bodily samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administers injections, medications and treatments as directed by physician or provider.
- Sets up instruments and equipment for specific procedures.
- Provides education to patients and family regarding patient’s condition and ongoing care.
- Responds to calls and questions from patients.
- Reports STDs, communicable diseases, etc. to appropriate agencies.
- Assists in completion of quality assurance checks.
- Assists in maintaining clinic in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies in exam rooms.
- Prepares patients for transfer by ambulance.
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests, and inquiries from clients.
- Assists provider and patient/client with translation as needed during office or telehealth visit. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program required.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members. Translate between provider and patient/client. Fluent in English. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables.
Certificates and Licenses:
Registered/certified by either of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants, National Association for Health Care Professionals, National Healthcare Association or able to obtain within six months of hire required. BCLS certification upon hire.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel applications. Experience with electronic health record software preferred.
Other: Must be able to drive and have access to a car; maintain valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position may necessitate bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, reaching, kneeling, crouching, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 25 pounds. May require some evening and weekend hours.