Medical Assistant- Edgewood Primary Care

SEP Summit Medical Group•Edgewood, MD

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role also supports practice operations and requires compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations. Clinical duties may vary by practice and may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with examinations and procedures, administering injections and immunizations, performing EKGs and laboratory procedures, collecting patient samples, and answering and triaging patient calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Must have one of the following: one year of experience as an MA, CNA, PCA, STNA, or SEH Clinical Care Tech; completion of an MA program including a hands-on MA externship; completion of an SEP internship; completion of EMT certification; or a degree in Health or Biological Sciences that includes hands-on clinical patient care activities.

Nice To Haves

An approved credential such as CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA, or EMT.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to exam rooms, interview them, take vital signs, and document information in their charts.
Document appropriate patient history in patient charts.
Give patients clear directions, address their concerns about examinations, and document appropriately.
Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during examinations.
Perform nursing procedures under provider supervision.
Provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by providers.
Ensure patient chart information is complete and accurate.
Complete forms needed for the revenue cycle, including order verification or clarification, waivers for non-covered services, and encounter forms.
Maintain adequate supplies in exam rooms and at the workstation.
Clean and disinfect exam rooms; clean, maintain, and sterilize equipment and instruments.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate supervisor.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA requirements.
Maintain required logs and perform checks, including refrigerator temperatures and checks of emergency and expired medications, oxygen, and cold sterilization fluid.
Assist with patient requests.
Take telephone messages and provide feedback or answers to patient, provider, and pharmacy calls.
Triage and process messages from patients and front-office staff for providers.
Complete referrals, outpatient test scheduling, and precertification.
File and distribute patient information accurately and promptly.
Work with the Central Billing Office as needed to resolve patient issues.
Follow the Scribe policy when working as a scribe.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator or Practice Manager.