Medical Assistant

Barnabas Center Inc• Fernandina Beach, FL, US, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant helps optimize patient’s visits and care. While performing various office and clinical duties the Medical Assistant will work directly with Barnabas practice staff to collect test samples, maintain patient records, explain common medical procedures to patients, assist in room sanitation/preparation and in basic exams. The Medical Assistant reports to the Health Services Manager while working under the license of the primary provider, and existing protocols and procedures.

Requirements

Healthcare field and medical specialty.
Medical terminology and common laboratory and medical test procedures.
Common medication names for chronic conditions treated at Barnabas.
EMR used by Barnabas, with proficiency required after 30 days.
Knowledge of HIPPA.
Universal precaution and biohazard handling.
Basic life support to respond to life-threatening situations like heat attacks or choking.
Exceptional customer service.
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
Ability to perform EKG and assist provider during Pap smear.
Patient teaching using “repeat after me” and motivational interview techniques.
Current Medical Assistant Certification at time of job offer or two years’ experience in the medical field and certification updated within three months of being on the job, and employee must not lapse credentialing.
CPR and First Aid certification required by the end of introductory period of 90 days, and employee must not lapse credentialing.
Medical Assistant Certification.

Nice To Haves

Other health care related degree may be accepted depending on previous experience.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing procedures under the supervision of an RN and/or medical providers.
Escorts patients to exam rooms. Takes patient’s social and medical history, applying motivational interview techniques. Measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature. Document all information in patients chart on the EMR.
Ensures all related reports, labs and information is filed and available in patient’s medical record prior to their appointments.
Performs EKGs, Hemocult (done in room), Dipstick, change dressings. Removes staples and/or stitches. Assist providers preparing for Joint Injections/Joint Tray.
Assists medical providers in exam rooms. Serves as a room chaperone. Provides patient education and instructions as directed by providers.
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to patients, physicians and pharmacy calls. Triage and process messages from patient and front office staff to providers.
Schedules patient appointments and diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and MRI’s.
Keep exam rooms sanitized and stocked with adequate medical supplies; maintain instruments.
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.).
All other duties as assigned by the Health Services Manager or provider.