Medical Assistant-Internal Medicine Full Time Days Sign On Bonus

The Medical Assistant is a member of the health care team primarily responsible for providing support to physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating efficient patient flow, assisting with various patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions.

Responsibilities

• Assures efficient patient flow through the site: escorts patient to exam room, identifies patient with 2 identifiers and prepares patient for examination
• Obtains accurate vital signs per organization standards
• Documents reason for visit and updates/confirms allergies, smoking history and pharmacy information
• Promptly informs the provider and registered nurse of any significant change in vital signs or acute symptoms
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly
• Assists practitioner with medical and surgical procedures such as ECG, venipuncture, immunizations, setting up procedure trays, specimen collection and CLIA waived testing
• Prepares and stocks all exam rooms by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments
• Participates in environmental safety rounds
• Maintains vaccine/medication inventory
• Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines
• Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of expired items
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures
• Promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team
• Performs delegated procedures common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current certification in one of the eligible certifications or written proof of meeting candidate eligibility requirements for writing one of the five eligible certification exams (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, NRCMA)
• Within first six months of employment, complete one of the following certifications: CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, or NRCMA
• American Heart Association accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification
• Zero (0) to two (2) years' experience in a relevant role
• Strong computer skills

Preferred

• Completion of accredited Medical Assistant training program
• One to two years of ambulatory care experience
• Experience with electronic medical record