Medical Assistant

Central Health•Pflugerville, TX

12d

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient), and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Medical Assistant performs selected clinical duties, including administrative and clerical duties, basic patient care, and tasks associated with patient intake. The role includes recording patient histories and vital signs, verifying and entering information into the EHR/EPM, conducting and documenting CLIA-waived tests, collecting specimens, supporting examinations and procedures, administering medications as authorized, and coordinating follow-up care. The Medical Assistant may also serve as a scribe when assigned and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school graduation 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; must maintain current certification during employment.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and record patient history and vital signs, 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 the EHR/EPM.
Greet and assist patients courteously and professionally, answer telephones, provide information as necessary, 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 and 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 as prescribed by Standing Delegation Orders.
Dismiss patients at the end of clinic visits, completing orders documented in the orders module, tasks, and patient plan.
Participate in new employee orientation and attend mandatory meetings.
Collaborate with staff, patients, and providers to communicate and coordinate patient care and workflow effectively.
Coordinate and manage patient care, including communicating test results; assisting with pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, and prescriptions; scheduling clinic, hospital, and ancillary treatments and tests; and following up on diagnostic tests to ensure completion and EHR documentation.
Conduct surveillance programs, including gathering complete medical records, labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care related to each patient visit.
Maintain a clean and functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, examination rooms, and storage areas according to CUC guidelines.
When assigned, serve as a scribe by documenting medical visits and procedures as performed by the provider, including patient history and physical exams, procedures and treatments, patient education and risk-benefit explanations, provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions and instructions, and referral letters as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.