Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

OVERVIEW:

Provides a variety of Medical Assistant duties to support patients and medical providers to facilitate efficient clinic operations.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Greets patients and obtains health history and presenting complaint.

· Demonstrates good customer service and interpersonal skills with all patients.

· Answers routine patient, eligibility, scope of service and agency inquiries

· Obtains and records patient vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure); performs EKG’s, X-rays, breathing treatments, administers medications, and give injections as ordered by the provider or company policy.

· Obtains blood and other specimens in accordance with medical orders

· Prepare patient for medical visit and assist the provider (as requested) during the examination.

· Reinforces the providers’ instructions and reviews and logs the medications prescribed.

· Answers patient telephone calls, takes messages and provides assistance in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

· Documents patient’s clinical information, medications, history, and demographic information at each encounter.

· Makes sure lab reports, radiology reports and other correspondence are placed in the patient’s medical record.

· Maintains a clean and orderly clinical area.

· Maintains immunization, medication, sterilization and refrigerator logs.

· Gives routine information in accordance with established procedures.

· Follows confidentiality, HIPAA and security procedures.

· Duplicates documents and forms as directed.

· Assists in care and maintenance of office equipment and supplies.

· Attend required meetings.

· Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings, education programs, etc.

· Performs a variety of routine clinical functions and related work as required or assigned.

· Maintains a professional demeanor and effective communications at all times.

· Performs other related duties as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person