Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; high school or GED is listed as required.
• At least one of the following: completion of a Medical Assistant Career Technical Program; graduation from a School of Medical Assisting; completion of Military Medic training; Paramedic (EMT-P) training or certification; or at least one year of experience as a physician-trained Medical Assistant in a similar clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Compliance with applicable scope-of-practice requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate efficient patient flow, prepare patients for visits or admissions, and provide services and education as directed by providers in accordance with licensure, policy, and scope of practice.
• Complete Care Connect EMR documentation and perform administrative duties to keep information current, including maintaining and monitoring the EMR in-basket.
• Maintain and clean the environment, work area, and equipment, and report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Communicate respectfully and caringly with patients and customers.
• Communicate and collaborate with the healthcare team, anticipate its needs, and support continuity and coordination of care.
• Collect and monitor patient data and report data and patient needs as directed.
• Maintain documentation guidelines for patient-chargeable items and services.
• Monitor processes and services for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency; participate in process and quality improvement activities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to operational efficiency and new services within areas of responsibility.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing study of the field and complete required training and education.
• Promote patient quality, safety, and experience initiatives and act as a role model.
• Serve as a department or practice subject-matter expert or resource in areas such as quality, performance improvement, and EMR use.
• Support development of standard work and develop necessary customizations.
• Function as a clinical preceptor and train new staff.
• Comply with scope-of-practice requirements and maintain focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.