Medical Assistant - Endocrinology - Full Time

UHS•Eastvale, CA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant covers clinical offices based on operational needs and assists with patient examinations under the direction of a physician or Allied Health professional, within the Medical Assistant scope of practice. The role requires knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques and helps maintain smooth patient flow through accurate assessment of patient needs, attention to physician orders, and proper scheduling and follow-up of tests and procedures. The Medical Assistant may act as an intermediary between physicians and patients to make effective use of physician time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Medical Assistant certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of medical group experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Cross-train to ensure coverage as needed.
Collect and record patient data, keep charts in order, log procedures, and keep billing and patient charges current.
Complete tick sheets accurately and on time, and accurately document patient instruction for injections and scheduled medications.
Prepare patients for visits by taking vital signs, charting, attending to individual patient needs, preparing patients for minor procedures, and ensuring consent information is complete.
Follow safety policies and procedures for patient care, including injections, handling instruments and body fluids, and cleaning wounds.
Use sterile technique during minor surgical procedures and when handling injuries and wounds.
Explain procedures to patients and families to support their understanding and cooperation.
Prepare treatment rooms, assist physicians with procedures, clean examination rooms, and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.
Administer prescribed oral or injected medications within policy scope and document the time, dosage, and route in the patient chart.
Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other equipment as certified.
Complete medical documentation, verify that physicians have signed charts, review physician orders to confirm they have been carried out, and return charts to medical records.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials as needed.
Discard expired sample medications and patient supplies upon their expiration date.
Support and follow nursing policies and procedures and Riverside Medical Clinic policies.
Work within the Medical Assistant scope of practice and maintain current BLS certification.