Medical Assistant

Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions, PLLC•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

Amethyst Consulting & Treatment Solutions is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist providers in delivering clinical care to patients. The position involves a variety of clinical, administrative, and laboratory duties, with a substantial amount of direct patient contact. The Medical Assistant also performs other duties as assigned, within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Performance Management Systems.
A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and clinical pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
Familiarity with processing laboratory specimens.
Participation in an interdisciplinary team.
Completion of Medical Assisting coursework.
Recent prior experience in a healthcare setting within the past five years.
A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake, including recording vital signs, visit information, and other indicated clinical information.
Take patient telephone messages, document encounters, follow clinic leadership protocols, and inform providers.
Administer medications as ordered by providers or under established protocols, following the six rights of medication administration.
Administer injections and perform phlebotomy as needed.
Set up for clinical procedures and perform high-level disinfection, sterilization, and other appropriate tasks within the scope of practice.
Complete patient forms accurately and thoroughly to address patient needs.
Perform or assist with documenting laboratory results and collecting data.
Participate in population management with other members of the care team.
Review provider appointments the day before each visit to anticipate patient and provider needs.
Complete vision and hearing screening.
Document phone notes per PHS guidelines.
Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned and within the scope of practice.