Medical Assistant - Concord Dermatology - Full Time 4 day work week
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works under the direction and supervision of providers and reports to the Clinical Leader or Practice Manager. The role assists with patient examinations and treatment and performs basic treatments and procedures. It may also include clerical, environmental, and organizational support for the medical office. The position is with Concord Dermatology and is described as full time with a four-day work week. A graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is preferred. The posting also accepts successful completion of a Licensed Nursing Assistant program or military medical training with commensurate experience. Required certification is current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Medical Assistants hired on or after October 1, 2018 must obtain certification or registration within their first three years of employment. The work involves patient interaction and clinical support, including interviewing patients, recording information in the EMR, preparing exam rooms and instruments, assisting providers with examinations and procedures, and supporting appointment scheduling and medical supply management. Physical demands include light material handling and frequent exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Requirements
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification or Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers.
- Medical Assistants hired on or after October 1, 2018 must obtain certification or registration within the first three years of employment.
- With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant candidates must have at least one year of healthcare experience.
- Trained Military Medic candidates must have the equivalent of one year of related experience.
- Ability to perform the physical demands described, including light material handling, regular hearing and speaking, and frequent fine motor activity, repetitive motion, and walking.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Responsibilities
- Follow guidelines and prescribed formats when answering calls, identify patients’ health problems or concerns, and direct calls according to practice guidelines.
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, update medication and allergy lists, and record information in the EMR.
- Prepare, stock, and clean treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Prepare patients for physical examinations and assist providers with procedures.
- Demonstrate clinical skill in the practice.
- Schedule patient appointments and order referrals according to practice-specific guidelines.
- Inventory and order medical supplies and materials for the assigned area; remove outdated materials and ensure proper labeling.
- Use Centricity, GroupWise, and Portal according to established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
- Greet patients and escort them to exam rooms.
- Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
- Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
