What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant or LPN - Primary Care position at Samaritan Family Care?
FT / 80 hours per pay period
Summary of Position
A Medical Assistant for the Premier Health Physician Companies will typically see upwards of 30 patients per day, and is responsible for general clinical and procedural patient care, under supervision of the Practice Manager and/or center Physicians/Providers.
Our Medical Assistant are an integral part of our offices, and are relied upon to assist in delivering the very best in Patient Experience. Every patient, every time.
Nature and Scope
Independently performed procedures may include, but is not limited to, rooming patients and collecting vitals, pulmonary function tests, administration of injections, EKGs, breathing treatments, lab testing, dressing changes, wound cleaning, hearing and vision tests, and other duties as assigned. Attention to detail and excellent documentation skills will be an ongoing expectation.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent certificate
Qualified applicants must have graduated from a recognized Medical Assistant program and/or will be a Certified Medical Assistant.
Prior experience in ambulatory health care facility preferred
Ability to learn related center tasks and be of assistance to management and physicians.
Self-motivated to achieve the highest patient care and customer service
standards.CPR certified within the first 3 months of employment.
Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding
Familiarity with the EPIC EMR is strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of HIPAA law.