Certified Medical Assistant/Lpn/Emt - Virginia Beach, Va

Job Description: Medical Assistant
Job Summary: The Medical Assistant (MA) or Clinic Team Member will perform a wide variety of clinical and administrative tasks to support patient care delivery. The Medical Assistant will cross-train in other areas of the clinic and will be able to use your problem-solving skills to overcome challenges in a fast-paced environment. Duties will be delegated and supervised by the Provider (Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communicating with patients, front desk and clinical staff, and providers.
2. Recording patient history and personal information.
3. Entering patient information into the software system.
4. Performs general clinical duties to ensure good patient flow. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Taking vital signs
• Rooming in VLD
• Injections under provider supervision
• Venipuncture
• Occupational Medicine Testing to include UDS, BAT, Various Employer Physicals, Spirometry, and Audiometry.
• Snellen Eye Chart
• CLIA Waived Lab Testing
• Orthopedic Splinting
• Bandaging (without packing)
• Set up and Chaperone (if needed) during procedures/exams (e.g. pelvic, laceration repairs)
• Calling 911 and transfer process
• Hazardous Waste Disposal
• Exam Room Turnover
• EKG
• Ear Lavage

1. Cross train to complete the patient registration process and front office procedures.
2. Maintain HIPAA standards and confidentiality regarding patient personal and financial information.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Must possess one of the following credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic.
3. A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant is required
4. Willingness to obtain Occupational Medicine Certifications.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred and is required within 90 days of hire.
6. Experience with electronic medical records.
7. Willingness to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SKILLS:

1. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written.
2. Excellent communication skills with providers, staff, management, patients and companies.
3. Ability to identify equipment problems and correcting or notifying team leader.
4. Ability to apply written instructions and standardized work practices.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, and families.
6. Able to withstand physical & mental demands: standing, walking, stooping, bending.
7. Basic computer knowledge.
8. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
9. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.