Medical Assistant

As the Medical Assistant, your primary responsibility is to prepare charts for upcoming patient appointments, obtain vitals, patient intake as directed, and to assist the providers during office hours so that patients are treated in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner.

Responsibilities

• Completes chart prep 24-48 hours prior to patient appointment to ensure chart is complete with notes, pathology report, test results, medications, allergies, etc.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Assist surgeons in mini OR with minor surgical procedures that require knowledge of sterile procedure and autoclaving instruments
• Maintain confidentiality of all current and former patients/charts as required by clinic policy and governing laws
• Follow proper protocol for securing workstation when walking away
• Document in the EMR using only your assigned login
• Escorts patients to exam room, obtain vitals, updates patient history, reconciles medications, allergies, and any required quality data
• Provides patient with orders, education and medication instructions as directed by Provider
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms for each patient
• Empties hazardous waste receptacles when full
• Identify and properly label all specimen tubes for testing
• Follows up on Electronic Medical Record documents routed to him/her by the Providers
• Accurately and efficiently respond to tasks received from providers and other office staff
• Must adhere to policies, procedures and regulations as outlined in the office policy and procedures manual
• Interact with fellow workers in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment
• Be expected to utilize spare time in work related activities which contribute to the clinic's needs
• May intercept patient phone calls regarding clinical issues
• Stocks exam rooms with medical supplies, as necessary
• Attends meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of an accredited clinical medical assistant education program or phlebotomy program
• OR High School diploma or G.E.D. and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time clinical medical assistant and phlebotomy experience

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified MA, Registered MA or Certified Phlebotomist preferred.
• 1 year prior Medical Assistant experience. (will consider new graduate with CCMA certification)
• BLS required or within 30 days of hire