Medical Assistant - Ambulatory Culpeper Family Practice

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

24d•$18 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Works one-on-one with a dermatologist, assisting with common in-office procedures, including shave and punch biopsies. Dermatology experience is preferred but not required. This position is based in a multi-specialty clinic and will also provide support to other clinical areas as needed, assisting providers and staff to ensure efficient patient care and clinic operations. Medical Assistants provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake. This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients. Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure. Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake, data collection, and documentation. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens, performing testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.), appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications. Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency. Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP). Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions. Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care. Maintains supplies and equipment. Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit. Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies, provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep. Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues. Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
None Required (Experience)
American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants), the AMT (American Medical Technologists), NAHP (The National Association of Healthcare Professions), the ARMA (American Registry of Medical Assistants), or the NHA (National Healthcare Association).
Medical Assistant Certification must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Dermatology experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Works one-on-one with dermatologist, assisting with common in-office procedures, including shave and punch biopsies.
Provide support to other clinical areas as needed, assisting providers and staff to ensure efficient patient care and clinic operations.
Provide clinical support, assist with administrative tasks, and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patient’s physician or LIP/RN designee.
Patient care, vital signs, assisting licensed health care professionals, performing various laboratory tests, quality control indicators, and clinical intake.
Provide service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
Assure effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, referring providers, and patients.
Assist with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
Complete standardized rooming and perform clinical intake, data collection, and documentation.
Provide clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
Prepare laboratory specimens, perform testing (i.e. point of care testing, CLIA waived testing ECG/EKG, spirometry, venipuncture/phlebotomy, specimen collection, etc.).
Perform appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instruments/equipment and rooms, disposing of contaminated supplies, performing wound care, administering medications.
Organize and prioritize daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
Implement age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider (HCP).
Reinforce patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
Provide for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Maintain supplies and equipment.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
Perform administrative support responsibilities.
Draft letters and/or assist with completion of forms, facilitate scheduling, pend medication refills, assist with coverage of in basket messaging, assist with clinic/chart prep.
Demonstrate teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
Recognize the importance of time sensitive issues.
Assume responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.