Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma and/or National Medical Assistant Certification verifying graduation from a Medical Assistant Program, or equivalent military healthcare experience.
• Completion of a medical assistant externship.
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record patient histories; measure and record vital signs and related information, including height, weight, BMI, head circumference, current medications, pulse oximetry level, and comfort level.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance, vitals, and medications; complete intake and enter patient data into the EHR/EPM.
• Greet and assist patients courteously and professionally, answer telephone calls, and provide information as necessary.
• Collect, perform, document, and report results of CLIA-waived laboratory tests, including urine dip, pregnancy, finger-stick blood glucose, fecal occult blood, rapid influenza, and rapid strep tests.
• Collect, prepare, and document specimens, including blood, urine, stool, and sputum.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments; assist providers with exams or procedures; set up rooms; and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Complete pre-visit planning to support clinical visits.
• Administer medications per the CUC formulary and perform medical acts prescribed by Standing Delegation Orders.
• Dismiss patients at the end of clinic visits, completing orders, tasks, and patient plans documented in the orders module.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and attend mandatory meetings.
• Work as a team member and communicate and coordinate patient care and workflow with staff, patients, and providers.
• Coordinate and manage patient care, including communicating test results; assisting with pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling; and following up on diagnostic tests to ensure completion and EHR documentation.
• Perform surveillance programs and compile complete medical records, including labs, authorizations, X-rays, hospital records, and previous care relevant to each patient visit.
• Maintain a clean, functional environment by cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas according to CUC guidelines.
• When assigned, serve as a scribe by documenting medical visits and procedures as performed by the provider, including patient history and physical exams; procedures and treatments; patient education and explanations of risks and benefits; provider-dictated diagnoses, prescriptions, and instructions; and referral letters as directed by the provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned.