Medical Assistant

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Obtain information from the patient to assist with Meaningful Use Operational and Clinical Quality Measures.
• Obtain information from the patient to assist with clinical documentation. Assist physician with documentation during each patient’s visit by entering information such as the Chief Complaint, History of Present Illness, Review of Systems, Physical Exam, Diagnosis, Orders and Charges, Assessment and Plan.
• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; complete prior authorizations and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer according to scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities that vary according to state law, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, blood and semen; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid. Medical assistants must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), MEDICAL ASSISTANT diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric MEDICAL ASSISTANT exam.

Experience: Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a MEDICAL ASSISTANT and/or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.

Other Requirements: Current documentation of a national certification for the registered/certified MEDICAL ASSISTANT (RMA/CMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) or for the certified assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.

Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.

Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills:

Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.

Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.

Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

Abilities:

Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.

Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.

Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.

Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Urology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)