Medical Assistant - Bryant Family Clinic

EngageMED Inc•Bryant, AR

About The Position

Under the direction of the healthcare provider, the Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. This role involves both direct patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation) and clerical functions such as answering the telephone, checking patients in and out, and scheduling follow-up visits. The Medical Assistant collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
1 year Medical Assistant experience required.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

Check patients in upon arrival
Check patients out
Answer the telephone
Receive payments
Schedule follow up appointments
Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problems.
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
Communicate with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
Provide patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).