Certified Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Chillicothe, MO

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient exams and treatment, clinical procedures, surgical assistance, documentation, laboratory work, scheduling, emergency response, and the upkeep of treatment rooms, equipment, and supplies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and teammate needs.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic-to-intermediate problem solving.
Basic-to-intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems related to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Advocate for patients during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients; measure vital signs, weight, and height; and record medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for physician care.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Prepare and maintain clean, organized treatment rooms; inspect sterile items and arrange supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients during exams, procedures, and surgery; notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day, and correctly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment, assess needs, and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and document them according to facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Follow applicable policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties necessary or in the organization's best interest.