Medical Assistant - PRN

Integrity Care Group•Elk City, OK

10d

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists the provider in examining and treating patients according to established standards and practices, as directed by the clinic provider. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality and may include assisting with front-office responsibilities or other clinic needs. This is a safety-sensitive position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time and are not limited to those listed in the job description. The Medical Assistant welcomes and escorts patients, supports efficient patient flow, gathers patient history and vital signs, prepares patients and exam rooms, and assists providers during examinations and procedures. The role includes administering medications and treatments only by provider order, conducting diagnostic and CLIA-waived laboratory tests, processing specimens, performing occupational medicine protocols, and maintaining complete medical charts. Additional duties include arranging referrals and follow-up appointments, conducting patient callbacks, monitoring and ordering supplies, checking medical equipment, assisting with registration and clerical work, and performing other duties as assigned. The work may involve irregular hours, a fast-paced environment, exposure to patients and infectious diseases, protective equipment, and physical tasks such as transporting patients and lifting or moving equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
PC skills or applicable computer experience.
Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Detail-oriented, with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and wear protective equipment as necessary.
Able to lift 15–20 pounds.
Physical ability to sit, walk, stand frequently and, occasionally, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist, lift, carry, push, and travel.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
Medical Assistant course completion certification.
Two years of Medical Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients courteously, ensure efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
Obtain patient history, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and exam rooms for provider examinations.
Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider as directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas; dress or bandage wounds and incisions; draw blood; and assist with procedures as directed by provider orders.
Perform diagnostic tests using eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen, pulse oximetry, peak flow, and inhalation treatment equipment.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; collect, label, and process specimens for send-out; and prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
Remove sutures and/or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
Perform basic x-rays when applicable or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
Complete medical charts, including services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.