Medical Assistant - Full Time

Responsibilities

Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a Physician or Allied Health professional, and in accordance with M.A. scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques. Responsible for maintaining smooth patient flow by accurate assessment of patients’ needs, thorough attention to physician orders and properly scheduling and follow-up of tests and procedures performed on patient. Act as an intermediary between physician and patients when necessary to more appropriately use the physician time.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours: 8:30AM-5:30PM. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED required. One (1) year medical group experience preferred. Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Medical Assistant Certification and Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.

Essential Functions

• Cooperates in the cross training of this position to ensure coverage at all times.
• Collection of patient data to include record keeping to ensure chart is in order. Logs appropriate procedures and tests. Billing and patient charges are kept current. Tick sheets are done accurately and on time. Patient instruction-injections and scheduled medications are documented accurately.
• Preparation of Patients to include vital signs, charting, attends to the individual needs of the patient, prepare patient for minor procedures. Ensure that patient has the correct consent information completed.
• Demonstrates technical skills by following all safety policies and procedures involving patient care, i.e. injections, handling instruments, cleaning wounds, handling body fluids. Practices good sterile technique involving minor surgical procedures and handling injuries, wounds, etc.
• Explain procedure to patient and family to gain cooperation, understanding, and to ease apprehension.
• Prepare treatment room for examination of patients; assist physician with procedures; clean examination rooms and sterilize appropriate equipment after use.
• Perform electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other equipment, as certified.
• Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records. Assure that physician has signed chart; review physician orders to verify that all orders have been carried out. Return patient charts to medical records.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials, as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring all expired sample medications and patient supplies are discarded upon expiration date.
• Supports and practices the policies and procedures of nursing services.
• Function in the scope of Medical Assistant practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintains current BLS certification.
• Ensure chart readiness prior to patient visit.
• Neutralize patient’s glasses and set prescription into Field Analyzer.
• Instruct patients on and administer visual field tests. Record information in patient’s chart.
• Complete charting and ensure doctor has seen results and discussed abnormal results with patient. Conduct follow-up with patient if results are normal, and schedule return appointments.
• Complete patient charge tickets. Enter ICD-9 Code based on physician’s diagnosis.
• Occasional filing and/or follow-up tracking of lab and x-ray reports.