Medical Assistant Clinic

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant Clinic position at Scotland Memorial Hospital - Family Medicine is a full-time role responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a PA/FNP/MD. This role involves a variety of clinical and clerical duties aimed at ensuring efficient patient flow, accurate record-keeping, and high-quality patient care. The position requires excellent computer, communication, organization, and customer service skills, along with current Medical Assistant certification and BLS.

Requirements

Current Medical Assistant certification
Current BLS
Excellent Computer Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Excellent Organization Skills
Excellent Customer Service Skills

Responsibilities

Bring patients to the nursing station, take vital signs (ht, wt, bp, p, resp, and temp) error-free, and record them in the EHR.
Review and update patient allergies in the EHR.
Obtain a brief patient history and record pertinent information in the patient’s EHR.
Review medical records and report any pertinent information to clinicians (e.g., lab, x-ray results).
Obtain laboratory specimens as ordered and perform necessary testing prior to the PA/FNP/MD seeing the patient.
Escort patients to exam rooms, prepare them for examination, and provide privacy.
Obtain lab specimens, perform blood draws, give injections, or perform procedures as ordered by the PA/FNP/MD, recording results into the EHR.
Identify emergency situations and notify the PA/FNP/MD immediately.
Assist PA/FNP/MD in emergencies, laceration repairs, or minor surgery.
Participate in ongoing PI activities to improve quality of care.
Perform other clerical duties as needed.
Provide clear, concise, and adequate information to patients regarding referrals, including date, time, location, and preparation required.
Check emergency medical supplies for expiration dates and report low quantities or expired medications.
Provide medical education to patients as directed by the PA/FNP/MD, review medications, and inform providers of refill needs.
Assist Patient Service Specialist with appropriate scheduling for visits.
Encourage use of the patient portal.
Check inventory weekly, keep inventory stocked, and rotate items.
Keep exam rooms neat and stocked with supplies, ensuring rooms are tidy before clinic opening, before a new patient is taken to the room, and checking for depleted/expired items at the end of the day.
Keep drug sample area neat, check medications for expiration dates monthly, destroy outdated medications properly, and rotate medications.
Prepare laboratory specimens collected daily for hospital courier pick-up.
Prepare laboratory/imaging results and patient notes received from outside sources for scanning into HIM, ensuring provider review and dating.
Report any STD or communicable disease to the local Health Department according to policy.
Follow up with patients who have abnormal lab findings.
Maintain proficiency in all procedures performed at the clinic, including EKGs and lab procedures.
Complete and maintain quality controls and calibrations as directed.
Clean the lab area daily, using disinfectant as needed, and keep it orderly.
Assist in maintaining an effective patient survey process.
Actively participate in performance improvement activities.
Perform CLIA waivered tests.
Possess knowledge of human growth and development through the life span and the ability to meet the needs of patients across all age categories.
Perform other duties as assigned.