Medical Assistant - Part Time

Integrity Care Group•Lawton, IA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists clinic providers with patient examinations and treatment in accordance with established standards and practices. The role supports patient flow, maintains patient confidentiality, prepares patients and examination rooms, performs clinical procedures and diagnostic testing as directed, documents services, and may assist with front-office duties. This is a safety-sensitive position, and duties may change as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification, which must be obtained and maintained.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and wear protective equipment as necessary.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent sitting, walking, and standing and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and traveling.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
MA course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients professionally, support efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient history, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider as directed; clean and sterilize them after use.
Administer provider-ordered injections and medications; perform eye and ear irrigations and enemas; dress and bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with procedures.
Perform diagnostic tests using equipment such as eye exam devices, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow devices, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests and collect, label, and process specimens for send-out; prepare specimens for laboratory pickup and shipment.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, use patient identifiers, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Perform basic x-rays when applicable or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts, including documentation of services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Conduct patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with patient registration and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.