Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the Physician and nursing staff by documenting patient encounters in the EMR, performing patient care tasks, and completing clinic and administrative duties. The role requires teamwork with Physicians and other staff and includes communicating with patients and maintaining accurate medical records. This position is based in a professional medical clinic and office environment. It involves working around medical devices and patient-room equipment as well as standard office equipment. The employee may encounter blood or other potentially infectious materials and must use appropriate protective measures. The role also provides access to confidential patient information, which must not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and may require some travel. Physical activities include standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day, bending, stooping, twisting, assisting patients with movement and transfers, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting or carrying materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least six months of related Medical Assistant experience.
- Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
- Excellent bedside manner and ability to help patients feel at ease; friendly, reassuring, approachable, and caring demeanor.
- Sound judgment and composure, with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
- Strong computer skills using medical management software.
- Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Initiative, insight, and judgment in decision-making.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical documentation, and procedures.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day; bend, stoop, and twist; assist patients with movement and transfers; push wheelchairs; and lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Use appropriate protective measures when performing Category I tasks involving blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information.
Nice To Haves
- BLS certification.
- Current Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Prior experience with EMRs.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones.
- Provide general nursing care to patients according to established standards and procedures.
- Greet patients and escort them to examination rooms.
- Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patient charts.
- Draw and collect blood or urine samples when required and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Prepare examination rooms and maintain the daily cleaning list.
- Complete procedure consent forms.
- Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follow up to ensure testing is completed.
- Communicate test results and plans of care to patients by phone or mail as directed by the Physician.
- Formulate and document patient care plans, charts, tests, and examination results in the medical record.
- Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, explain the process, and position patients to capture images requested by the Physician.
- Escalate non-routine issues to the Office Manager or Physician.
- Maintain good attendance.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Office Manager or Physician.
- Protect confidential patient information from unauthorized disclosure.
- Use appropriate protective measures when performing tasks involving potential exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
