Medical Assistant

Central Health•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, their families as defined by the patient, and staff across disciplines and departments, the Medical Assistant performs selected clinical duties, administrative and clerical duties, basic patient care, and tasks associated with patient intake. The role supports clinical visits and coordinates patient care and workflow with staff, patients, and providers. The Medical Assistant may also serve as a scribe when assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Medical Assistant diploma and/or national Medical Assistant certification verifying graduation from a Medical Assistant program, or equivalent military healthcare experience.
Completion of a medical assistant externship.
Current Health Care Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and record patient history; measure and record vital signs and other information, including height, weight, BMI, head circumference, current medications, pulse oximetry level, and comfort level.
Verify patient demographics, insurance, vitals, and medications; complete intake and enter patient data into EHR/EPM.
Greet and assist patients courteously and professionally, answer telephones, provide information, and verify patient information.
Collect, perform, document, and report results of CLIA-waived laboratory tests, including urine dip, pregnancy, finger-stick blood glucose, fecal occult blood, rapid influenza, and rapid strep tests.
Collect, prepare, and document specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
Prepare patients for examinations or treatments, assist providers with exams or procedures, set up exam or procedure rooms, and prepare instruments for sterilization.
Complete pre-visit planning to support clinical visits.
Administer medications according to the CUC formulary.
Perform medical acts prescribed by Standing Delegation Orders.
Dismiss patients at the end of clinic visits, completing orders in the orders module, tasks, and patient plans.
Participate in new employee orientation and attend mandatory meetings.
Work as a team member and communicate and coordinate patient care and workflow with staff, patients, and providers.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including communicating test results; assisting with pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, and prescriptions; and scheduling clinic, hospital, and other ancillary treatments and tests.
Follow up on diagnostic tests to ensure completion and documentation in the EHR.
Perform surveillance programs, including completing medical records with labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care relevant to each patient visit.
Maintain a clean, functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas according to CUC guidelines.
When assigned, serve as a scribe by accurately and thoroughly documenting medical visits and procedures, including patient history and physical exams; procedures and treatments; patient education and explanations of risks and benefits; provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and self-care and follow-up instructions; and referral letters as directed by the provider.
Perform other duties as assigned.