Medical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience as a medical assistant, or graduation from an accredited medical assistant program in lieu of experience.
• Ability to measure and record vital signs manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Ability to record patient information and working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as required.
• Adhere to HIPAA standards, Universal Precautions, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred.
• Procedure Room Tech experience preferred.
• Pain management office experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review charts, schedules, medical records, and other documentation in preparation for patient interactions.
• Generate forms and documents for patient education, informed consent, care documentation, referrals, prescriptions, and continuity of care.
• Obtain medical records, lab results, diagnostic study results, and other indicated information.
• Inspect and maintain a therapeutic, sanitary clinic environment with stocked supplies and functional equipment.
• Ensure appropriate medications, supplies, equipment, and personnel are available for scheduled interactions; communicate with internal and external resources to obtain needed supplies or information.
• Collaborate with internal departments and communicate with physicians, physician assistants, and other care providers to support a seamless patient experience.
• Provide courteous, compassionate, respectful, empathetic, dignified, and optimistic patient interactions.
• Measure, report, and record vital signs; obtain and document relevant medical history; and verify the accuracy of patient information.
• Position and drape patients and prepare them for procedures and provider interactions.
• Communicate with patients, providers, and ancillary staff to maintain patient flow.
• Administer intramuscular injections.
• Provide patient education through written, oral, or other appropriate means as directed by providers.
• Assist physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and other care providers during assessments, examinations, procedures, and other patient interactions.
• Document relevant information about patients’ conditions, treatment, expectations, and progress.
• Accurately and completely document orders and generate documentation for referrals, diagnostic procedures, lab work, and other ancillary services as directed.
• Generate prescriptions as ordered through electronic, paper, fax, telephone, or other means.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Billing, the Call Center, and other internal departments and staff to support a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain required CPR, First Aid, and other certifications; adhere to HIPAA standards and Universal Precautions; and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Perform duties that support Continuous Quality Improvement and serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Maintain working knowledge of medications, interventions, procedures, and computer applications relevant to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.