Medical Assistant / West Maple
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists physicians in caring for patients and families in accordance with organizational protocols, policies, and procedures. The role delivers patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN and takes direction from physicians or nurse practitioners. The Medical Assistant also supports patient teaching, coordinates diagnostic scheduling, completes electronic medical record documentation, responds to emergencies, and performs clerical duties as directed by the office manager. Regular attendance and the ability to meet the stated physical requirements are essential functions. The schedule is 8:30–5:00, plus rotating Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The role is based at West Maple.
Requirements
- Completion of a Medical Assistant Program or current and valid national certification as a Medical Assistant (NCMA).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- If working in Nebraska: current and valid Medication Aide Registration with the Nebraska State Medication Aide Registry, or Medication Aide through the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association, required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Medical Assistant certification upon hire preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in assessing individuals’ health status and deliver patient care to patients and families under the direction of an RN or LPN.
- Perform treatments, procedures, diagnostic testing, and medication or immunization administration under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
- Collect patient vital signs and growth and development data while interviewing patients and families in the office.
- Coordinate scheduling of diagnostic tests and procedures with patients and families, physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies as directed by the provider.
- Assist the physician or nurse practitioner with patient teaching as directed or according to clinic protocol.
- Deliver care suited to the patient’s stage of the life cycle.
- Complete required patient care documentation and reporting accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
- Respond appropriately to crisis situations and life-threatening emergencies.
- Follow direction from the physician or nurse practitioner in delivering patient care.
- Assist with clerical duties as directed by the office manager.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Perform the physical requirements described in the Physical Requirements section.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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