Medical Assistant

Patient Plus Urgent Care•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Providers in support of the medical care of patients. Day-to-day activities will vary from triage, taking medical histories, and performing point-of-care and phlebotomy testing to other clerical and clinical duties.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program with one year of experience in a MA position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Willing to attend continuing medical education courses at the employer’s request.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer care.
Perception is necessary to observe pertinent detail when reading thermometers, blood pressure devices, and other equipment gauges and to observe the patient's condition.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to interpret tests.
Applies guidelines and procedures as indicated.
Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
Strong positive interpersonal skills; Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
High degree of initiative and sense of organization.

Responsibilities

Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart
Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards.
Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepares patients and assists Providers with examination, treatments, and procedures.
Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage (Use the six rights of medication).
Observes, records, and reports the patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers.
Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures.
Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.
Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions.
Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers.
Instruct the patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge.
Posts tests and examination results to charts.
Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable).
Answers patients' questions.
Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary.
Notify and record patients of test results, as directed by Provider.
Notifies patient of the next follow-up visit required.
Perform drug screen collections based on DOT guidelines.
Accurately perform other services, including, but not limited to, DOT and non-DOT physicals in compliance with current guidelines and Breath Alcohol Testing.
Follow documentation procedures and complete required documentation related to each patient visit.
Accurately use the EMR system for Occupational Medicine/Workers' Compensation patients.
Execute follow-up calls promptly.
Maintain continual compliance with all regulating agencies.
Assist with on-site testing as needed.
Stocks exam rooms, rotates merchandise, stocks new supplies in exam rooms, assists the front desk when not involved with patient care or back-office maintenance, and maintains an adequate inventory of drugs and medical supplies.
Notifies Clinic Manager/Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
Ensure all equipment is calibrated per appropriate regulations.
Participates in continuing education and other appropriate experiences to maintain and enhance professional competence.
Maintains patient confidentiality 100% of the time; demonstrates complete discretion when discussing patient information.
Maintains established office policies and procedures and follows OSHA and CLIA guidelines (CLIA: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments.
Maintains an organized and clean work area.
Must be flexible and committed to being a team player.
Perform other duties as assigned.