Job description

COVID Vaccination required or proof of exemption status (religion or medical).

The Medical Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of duties working collaboratively with the medical provider and office manager/supervisor. They may be involved in both the clinical and clerical duties of the practice in order to deliver optimal patient care services within the scope of the medical assistant's professional expertise. Medical Assistants may provide care which is considered routine, poses little potential hazard for the patient, involve little or no modification from one client-care situation to another, be performed with a predictable outcome, or does not inherently involve ongoing assessments, interpretations, or decision-making, which could not be logically separated from the procedure itself.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• Prepare exam rooms
• Prepare patient for examination, treatment, and procedures and assist provider
• Perform patient care procedures keeping in mind the age-specific needs of the patient
• Document data collected during the patient care process via electronic or paper medical record
• Collect and process specimens for laboratory testing and completes appropriate paperwork or electronic documentation necessary
• Process sample medications, prescriptions, and refills, as directed by the physician
• Maintain the dignity and confidentiality of the patient
• Documentation accurately reflects the patient care given
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Coordinate patient flow
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Act as Clinical Preceptor.

PRACTICES ESTABLISHED QUALITY CONTROL GUIDELINES/POLICIES

• Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures
• Participates in quality control and unit performance improvement activities
• Clean exam room/procedure room between patient visits
• Clean Instruments/equipment
• Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control

ASSISTS WITH PATIENT CARE FOLLOW-UP EDUCATION

• Relay instructions to patient/family
• Assists physician follow-up
• Provide informational literature

CLERICAL DUTIES

• Prepare chart for patient visit
• Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring inpatient and outpatient appointments, admissions, procedures
• Support medical record management
• Update patient information as needed
• Promote compliance with documentation requirements
• Performs front desk clerical functions
• Accurately maintain medical record either electronic or paper
• Records management
• Maintains electronic skills
• Provide schedule
• Call patients
• Gather accurate information for billing
• Orders supplies

ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROFESSIONAL SELF- DEVELOPMENT

• Complete annual required educations
• Complete all mandatory training programs
• Pursue and maintains required certifications
• Pursue medical assistant certification, if not already attained
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Must have good communication skills in dealing with patients, physicians, and other personnel.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• One to two years of physician office experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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