What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Mountain View Pain Center?
Position Summary:
Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.
Minimum Requirements:
Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
Essential Competencies/Performance Expectations:
o Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
o Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
o Starts IV, per physician order, under the supervision of an RN.
o Discharge IV prior to discharge from the facility.
o Participates in medical records QAPI.
o Identifies vital patient care needs and prioritizes accordingly.
o Coordinates patient care with other team members.
o Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
o Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
o Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
o Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
o Assists provider with procedures as directed.
o Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
o Wears appropriate attire in restricted areas.
o Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
o Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
o Transports patients to and from the facility.
o Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
o Assists with OR turnover.
o Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.
o Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
o Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
o Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
- Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: High School diploma or GED. Completion of Medical Assistant certification program. Current BLS.
- Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
- Interpersonal: Above average communication skills. Professional attitude. Maintains awareness of the OR schedule to assure an effective, safe and functional environment. Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
- Critical Thinking: Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care within the scope of practice and under the supervision of a nurse.
- Knowledge: Aseptic and sterile technique. Maintains knowledge of current technical practice.
- Machines, Equipment, Work Aides: Computer, printer, copier, telephone and fax. All standard admitting supplies and equipment. Standard medical supplies used within scope of practice.
- Physical Demands/Work Environment: See the Physical Demand Analysis form for information specific to this position.
Essential Competencies/Performance Expectations:
- Clinical Skills
o Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
o Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
o Starts IV, per physician order, under the supervision of an RN.
o Discharge IV prior to discharge from the facility.
o Participates in medical records QAPI.
o Identifies vital patient care needs and prioritizes accordingly.
o Coordinates patient care with other team members.
o Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
o Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
o Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
o Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
o Assists provider with procedures as directed.
o Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
o Wears appropriate attire in restricted areas.
o Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
o Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
o Transports patients to and from the facility.
o Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
o Assists with OR turnover.
o Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.
- Communication
o Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
- Quality
o Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
o Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.