Medical Assistant
About The Position
Assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of healthcare providers. The role includes gathering and recording patient information, supporting clinical procedures, performing tests and blood draws, managing patient communications and records, and helping patients with mobility and transport in the clinical setting. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods and a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients and equipment. It involves regular exposure to bodily fluids and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- Active Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant certificate; or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by leadership.
- Knowledge of word-processing software, internet software, EMR systems, and database software.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform a full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients and equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds and assist in moving patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Ability to adhere to safety and hygiene protocols when regularly exposed to bodily fluids.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Athena EMR is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients; take and record vital signs, including manual blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen level, weight, and height, in the EMR.
- Prepare and stock examination rooms.
- Hand instruments and materials to providers during procedures as directed.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Perform EKGs, urinalysis, strep, flu, COVID, mono, and pregnancy tests, and check patients’ A1C, among other tests.
- Administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections according to provider orders.
- Handle patient portal messages, refill medications, order additional labs or imaging as needed, and complete prior authorizations and imaging precertifications.
- Communicate effectively and instruct patients and/or their family as directed by the provider.
- Call patients to discuss results as directed by the provider while maintaining confidentiality.
- Enter data into the EMR to maintain office and patient records.
- Perform duties outside normal responsibilities as needed or directed by supervision, such as assisting with patient check-in.
- Perform blood draws competently and promptly while minimizing patient discomfort.
- Assist patients with mobility and transport, including helping them in and out of wheelchairs or exam tables and escorting or transporting them within the clinical setting.
- Monitor patients during transport for signs of distress, maintain clean transport equipment, and provide emotional support when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
