What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Pediatrics (M/T/TH/FRI: 8am-5pm/WED: 11am-8pm) position at Mountain Park Health Center?
This position is responsible for providing excellent patient care and experience in accordance with Mountain Park guiding principles, HIPAA, and any other applicable federal & state laws. The Medical Assistant position must be able to perform the essential functions of a MA.
Essential Functions
- Performs and completes clinical and non-clinical assigned duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments in the back office.
- Applies practice management principles and collaborates with the front office to maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records while ensuring seamless revenue cycle activities.
- Adheres to and follows procedures for immunization and medication administration, including but limited to labeling, storing, and utilization.
- Performs and adheres to all Clinical Laboratory of Improvement Amendments (CLIA) testing instructions; collects specimens, processes and documents results in the electronic health records (EHR).
- Fulfills provider orders within scope of practice and provides patients’ discharge instructions.
- Assists with coordinating the continuity of patient care with internal health departments.
- Maintains proper levels of supplies in exam rooms and prepares exam room for patient care and procedures.
- Identifies and reports any safety hazard, or potential hazard, by directly notifying supervisory staff immediately of concerns.
- Interviews patients to obtain reason for visit, history, and chief complaints; performs vital signs and other patient care needs, documents the same to complete the patient intake process.
- Utilizes and abides by proper charting and documenting procedures for all patient related services, exams, interactions, and assignments performed.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Graduate of a medical assistant program.
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electronic Health Record experience
- Registered medical assistant (RMA) or certified medical assistant (CMA) credential.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or Somali/English)
As a member of the Mountain Park team, you will have the opportunity to help our community thrive by improving the health of those around you. You’ll work in a supportive environment where you and your coworkers make a difference daily. That’s because how we connect translates to the care we provide our patients. We value professional and personal goals, work/life balance, and family. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our employees with the support and experience to grow and be successful.