MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of providers by performing medical assistant duties. The role involves interviewing patients; measuring and recording vital signs; preparing examination rooms; performing basic phlebotomy; assisting providers with instruments and materials; and carrying out routine diagnostic tests, injections, treatments, and CLIA-waived laboratory tests. The Medical Assistant also maintains office and patient records, retrieves laboratory data, communicates with patients about their health care, and helps coordinate continuity of care with specialists. The position requires compliance with Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, policies and procedures, and Corporate Compliance requirements. Compliance is considered as part of regular performance evaluation. The role works with lead medical assistants, medical provider staff, medical records and patient service staff, and nursing staff. OSHA Category 1 conditions apply, involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
Requirements
- Medical Assistant training program certificate, or a combination of at least five years of Medical Assistant work experience and RMA/CMA certification.
- BLS certification required.
- Ability to calculate BMI and medication dosages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
- Six months of experience as a medical assistant in an outpatient setting is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish/English or Chinese/English.
- Bicultural.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients; measure vital signs, including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height; and record information in patient charts.
- Prepare examination rooms for patient examinations.
- Perform basic phlebotomy tasks for examinations and consultations.
- Hand instruments and materials to providers as directed.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
- Operate electrocardiographs (EKGs) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Give injections or treatments and perform routine CLIA-waived laboratory tests.
- Perform assigned daily and monthly duties.
- Enter data into the computer to maintain office and patient records.
- Retrieve laboratory data from hospitals and other organizations.
- Communicate with patients by phone or other electronic means regarding their health care.
- Facilitate continuity of care with specialists.
- Participate in morning huddles and pre-visit chart preparation.
- Obtain consultation notes from outside specialists and submit them to medical records for filing or scanning.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Comply with Alivio’s written standards, including its Standards of Conduct, Joint Commission standards, policies and procedures, and Corporate Compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid leave.
- Full health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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