Medical Assistant- Women's Specialists Clinic (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant has duties and responsibilities related to patient care in the clinic environment. This role requires responsible behaviors, effective communication, and functioning as a member of the healthcare team. The Medical Assistant functions under the direct supervision and authority of the nurse or provider when performing clinical tasks during patient care and reports to the nurse manager for administrative supervision, staff development, and orientation to the area's policies and procedures. Must demonstrate competency in skills related to patient care and possess problem-solving skills as they relate to patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Medical Assistant role may be considered.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an outpatient clinic.
Responsibilities
- Collects patient information.
- Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.
- Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
- Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective manner according to Policy and Procedures.
- Assists practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations.
- Appropriately obtains and manages specimens.
- Provides appropriate patient instruction in health information materials and community resource lists as directed by the provider.
- Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination.
- Identifies patients with special needs.
- Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
- Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
