Medical Assistant

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Plainville, MA

13d

About The Position

Coordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame, using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility and accountability for these patients. The role includes supporting patient experience, clinical documentation, and outcome-oriented care in collaboration with other health care professionals. The employee must be able to float to other practice locations as needed, with mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to interact with patients and promote an excellent patient experience.
Ability to measure and document vital signs, weight, and height.
Ability to obtain a basic medical history, including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history.
Ability to prepare exam rooms between patient contacts.
Ability to maintain clinical competency.
Knowledge and use of medical terminology.
Ability to review, interpret, and manage clinical documentation.
Ability to establish rapport with patients, including providing patient education.
Ability to collaborate with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care.
Medical Assistant Certificate.
Ability to communicate effectively with all age levels served within the scope of the position and assigned areas.
Ability to perform essential job functions without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of oneself or others, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a two-year accredited Medical Assistant program.
Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorizations and referrals.
Ability to prepare medical charts, including importing medications from pharmacies, preloading vaccines, and documenting pre-visit forms.
Ability to assist with inbox management and refills according to SMA policy.
Familiarity with the Cerner EMR environment and office workflows.
Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting.
Ability to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide care for patients across all age groups and cultures.
Measure and document patients’ vital signs, weight, and height.
Obtain basic medical histories, including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history.
Prepare exam rooms between patient contacts.
Maintain clinical competency and use medical terminology.
Review, interpret, and manage clinical documentation.
Build rapport with patients and provide patient education.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide outcome-oriented care.
Float to other practice locations as needed.