Medical Assistant

OLIVER STREET DERMATOLOGY MANAGEMENT LLC•Fort Worth, TX

26d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant supports licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, providing safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care. The role includes patient intake and advocacy, documenting medical information, preparing patients and treatment rooms, assisting with examinations and surgical procedures, performing clinical and laboratory tasks, and supporting emergency response. The Medical Assistant also helps coordinate appointments and tests, maintains supplies and equipment, follows infection-control and safety procedures, and adheres to organizational policies and standards for quality and customer service. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of the function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid errors or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammates.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem-solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Ensure appropriate consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare and maintain clean, neat treatment rooms.
Inspect sterile items and arrange supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
Monitor patients' conditions during examinations, procedures, or surgery and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day.
Dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Change wound dressings.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment; identify needs and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document procedures accurately and promptly.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location and use of relevant equipment and supplies.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and document them according to facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in working order.
Follow applicable policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.