Medical Assistant - Liberty Specialty Clinics - Full-Time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician, with the required training, education, and demonstrated clinical competency. The role provides technical and clinical services, assists care providers with procedures and physical exams, prepares patients for examination and treatment, and provides care consistent with family-centered care and medical home models. The Medical Assistant responds to the needs of patients and families with flexibility and cultural competence, treating families as partners in decisions about a child’s care. The position also supports customer service, team collaboration, patient record and data management, and laboratory work and testing. Duties include responding to family requests and concerns, providing appropriate education and information, maintaining accurate records and documentation, and handling specimens and routine testing as assigned and in accordance with protocols.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a Medical Assisting program with no directly related experience, or completion of a formal medical services training program of the U.S. armed forces, or one year of work experience in a related job discipline.
Responsibilities
- Provide competent technical and clinical services and adjust daily work according to CCHMC policy, best-practice guidelines, and department needs.
- Assist care providers with procedures and physical examinations, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
- Provide family-centered, culturally competent and responsive care; support families as partners in decisions about their child’s care.
- Advocate for patients and families, respond promptly to parent requests and concerns, and provide appropriate education and information.
- Collaborate with colleagues, follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals, share knowledge and support team members, and promote a positive professional work environment.
- Manage records according to department policy; assist with data collection; obtain consent and release-of-information forms when indicated; and maintain patient files and other information.
- Follow established documentation practices, including accurate and detailed data entry and document management.
- Manage specimens according to protocols when needed, maintain knowledge of routine testing processes, retrieve test results, and communicate normal laboratory results as appropriately delegated.
- Perform delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
