Medical Assistant Clinic

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Scotland Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant for their Pembroke Primary - Family Medicine clinic. This full-time position is on the 1st shift and requires a current Medical Assistant certification and BLS certification. The ideal candidate will possess excellent computer skills, communication, organization, and customer service skills. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for a variety of clinical and clerical duties to ensure efficient patient care and clinic operations.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Bring patients to the nursing station within fifteen minutes of their scheduled appointment, taking vital signs (ht, wt, bp, p, resp, and temp) error-free, and recording them in the patients EHR.
Review and update allergies in 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, perform necessary testing prior to the PA/FNP/MD seeing the patient.
Escort the patient to the exam room and prepare the patient for the PA/FNP/MD, providing privacy.
Obtain lab specimens, perform blood draws, give injections, or perform procedures as ordered by the PA/FNP/MD, recording results into the patient’s EHR.
Identify emergency situations and notify the PA/FNP/MD immediately.
Assist PA/FNP/MD in emergencies, laceration repairs, or minor surgery, as directed.
Participate in ongoing PI activities to improve quality of care.
Perform other clerical duties as needed.
Provide clear, concise, adequate information to patients regarding referrals, including date, time, location, and preparation required.
Check emergency medical supplies according to policy to ensure dates have not expired.
Provide medical education to patients as directed by the PA/FNP/MD.
Assist Patient Service Specialist with appropriate scheduling for visits.
Encourage use of patient portal.
Check inventory weekly, keep inventory stocked, and rotate items.
Keep exam rooms neat and stocked with supplies.
Keep drug sample area neat, check medications for expiration dates monthly, and rotate/destroy outdated medications.
Prepare laboratory specimens collected daily for hospital courier pick-up.
Prepare laboratory/imaging results and patient notes received from outside sources to be sent to HIM for scanning.
Ensure that the PA/FNP/MD has reviewed, initialed, and dated the paperwork.
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 to enhance the quality of care and service.
Perform CLIA waivered tests.
Have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and the ability to meet the needs of and provide care for these patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.