Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports ambulatory patients and providers during patient sessions. The role includes assisting with patient arrival, monitoring basic physiological parameters, providing direct patient care according to session procedures and patient age, procuring blood specimens within scope of practice, and administering medications according to established guidelines. The Medical Assistant performs procedures within their scope and competency, provides ongoing support to providers for patient-related tasks, and handles telephone and appointment scheduling. The role also involves maintaining clean, orderly, and appropriately supplied exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts; maintaining equipment; knowing emergency procedures; and reporting urgent information or unusual occurrences as they arise.
Requirements
- Knowledge of standard precautions, body mechanics, and patient care procedures acquired through completion of a Medical Assistant certificate program.
- Ability to communicate, interpret, and respond verbally and in writing to or for patients, family members, and patient care team members.
- Ability to document patient-care tasks in patient charts, communicate patient needs to appropriate care providers, support patient education, and facilitate team goals and effectiveness.
- Certified or Registered Medical Assistant required.
- BLS Certification approved by the American Heart Association required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with ambulatory patient arrival during a patient session.
- Monitor basic physiological parameters.
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with patient-session procedures and the ages of patients served.
- Procure blood specimens within scope of practice.
- Administer medications in accordance with established guidelines.
- Perform procedures within scope of practice and position requirements, accounting for patient age, growth, and development.
- Provide continuous support to providers for patient-related tasks.
- Handle telephone and appointment scheduling.
- Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Keep exam rooms, utility rooms, and supply carts clean, orderly, and appropriately supplied, and ensure equipment is maintained.
- Report necessary information and urgent or unusual occurrences as they develop.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Savings accounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Wellness programs and discounts
- Paid life insurance
- Generous 401(k) match
- Adoption assistance
- Back-up daycare
- Free onsite parking
- Recognition rewards
- Fully paid tuition program or tuition assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
