Certified Medical Assistant - OB/GYN - LaGrange - PRN

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant (MA) provides support to physicians and other healthcare professionals by performing clinical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient patient care delivery. The MA works closely with patients, handling both front- and back-office functions in a fast-paced medical setting. The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor and/or Practice/Office Manager.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Gathers and records vital signs and other pertinent patient information for the visit.
• Prepares patients for exams and assists during treatments.
• Coordinates tests and follow-up care and records treatment in the medical record.
• Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance and responds appropriately.
• Provides relationship-based, patient-centered care consistent with population-specific characteristics.
• Partners with the patient and significant others/family to keep the patient at ease.
• Prepares rooms and equipment and aids physicians/APPs with treatment of patients.
• Carries out orders generated from the office visit and responds to patient requests outside the office visit.
• Maintains the safety needs of the patient at all times.
• May support front office operations by assisting with check-in, check-out, scheduling, and other non-clinical functions.
• Provides patient care in accordance with recognized clinical practice guidelines and standards set forth by AAMA or similar organizations.
• Adheres to federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as organizational and industry standards for clinical care.
• Collaborates with providers, nurses, and clinical staff to uphold continuity and consistency of care.
• Participates in daily huddles, staff meetings, and medical group or system workgroups/committees.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure alignment with best practices in medical assisting.
• May serve as a preceptor to assist in onboarding and/or training of new team members, trainees, or students.
• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessments, required mandatory education, and population-specific education.
• Supports efficient and effective use of material resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Alerts supervisors or ordering staff when supplies are running low.
• May provide staffing coverage for absences, vacations, and leave.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED General or Other / Certificate Medical Assisting

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• CMA - Cert Medical Assistant or NRCMA (NAHP) - Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant or NCMA - National Certified Medical Assistant or RMA - Registered Medical Assistant or CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Current certification from one of the following medical assisting credentialing bodies: AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), NAHP (NRCMA) Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience

Experience in the physician practice setting Preferred and Minimum 1 year Experience in the area or specialty the candidate is applying for Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Ability to read, write and speak English language; basic computer skills required.
• Must be organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to engage in teamwork and maintain positive working relationships.