Clinical

SOUTHERN IMMEDIATE CARE•Anniston, AL

18d

About The Position

Medical Assistants assist physicians with patient care activities and related services to address patients’ personal needs. They provide information on patient conditions and assist providers with medical equipment and vital signs. The role also includes ancillary and clerical duties such as diagnostic procedures, EKGs, X-rays under provider direction, waived laboratory testing, injections, documentation, and patient education following established procedures. The Medical Assistant prepares patients for visits, verifies their identity and health information, supports providers during examinations and procedures, maintains medical records, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and protects patient and practice confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Two years of related experience.
Possess and retain CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Preferred background in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for health care visits by directing or accompanying them to the examining room or triage area and verifying identity using name and date of birth.
Verify patient information by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical history, taking vital signs, confirming the purpose of the visit or treatment, and completing ROS.
May train current and new employees on day-to-day clinic operations and flow.
Assist providers during examinations and support patient care delivery.
Prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic on-site laboratory tests.
Dispose of contaminated supplies.
Administer medications on the premises and authorize drug refills as directed.
Telephone prescriptions to pharmacies.
Draw blood and perform X-rays under provider direction.
Take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, change dressings, perform drug screens, apply splints and other orthopedic devices, and perform ear irrigations.
Record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other ancillary testing ordered by a provider, in accordance with skill level and state regulations.
Maintain written or electronic medical records.
Observe patient conditions, measure and record findings, and report changes to the provider.
Protect patient rights and confidentiality, maintain confidentiality of practice and department documents, and adhere to HIPAA regulations.