Medical Assistant
Women In Science
Summary
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. The medical assistant will assist, perform or provide limited support for exams, procedures, taking vitals, point-of-care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone, perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed.
Job description
Brief Summary of Job Duties
Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the medical assistant provides medical and administrative support to the physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. The medical assistant will assist, perform or provide limited support for exams, procedures, taking vitals, point-of-care lab testing, checking in/out patients, filling out necessary paperwork, taking phone/electronic messages and following directives from the clinicians. The medical assistant will also act as a medical chaperone, perform autoclave and laundry duties, and run errands as needed.
Job Functions and Percentages of Time
75% Assists Clinicians
- Greets patients, takes vital signs, and prepares patients for exams and special procedures.
- Assists clinicians during exams and special procedures.
- Fulfills clinician orders for conducting EKG exams, wound cleaning, dressing changes, fitting of a variety of orthopedic appliances, ear lavages, audiogram, nebulizer treatment, peak flow/spirometry.
- Responds appropriately in emergency situations as well as with distressed or emergency patients.
- Is a team member during the Mass Immunization Clinics at SHS.
- Administers oral or injectable medications and/or immunizations in the various clinics as needed.
- Performs as a chaperone when needed.
- Identifies and completes necessary paperwork accurately and completely.
- Obtains medical records and lab and X-ray results when needed.
- Restocks supplies, monitors and rotates expiring supplies and medications.
- Using universal precautions, cleans up patient emesis, blood, excreta, and body fluids.
- Perform point-of-care laboratory testing.
- Keeps areas neat, clean and orderly, maintaining a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
- Acquires necessary skills to maintain Autoclave functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
- Acquires necessary skills to maintain Trophon functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
- Assures accuracy of lab specimens and processing in a timely fashion, walks specimens to lab as needed.
20% Front Office Responsibilities
- Makes appointments and bills for service rendered via the computer system.
- Assists in providing other computer input as needed.
- Completes Medical Clearance documents as needed.
- May perform prior authorization, referrals, refills, and change appointment times as needed by the demands of the clinic.
- Answers phone, relaying accurate messages.
- Answers general questions regarding SHS policies and procedures.
5% General Assistance
- Functions as a member of the clinic team assisting with back or front office duties as appropriate, such as interacting with other units, running errands, etc.
- Acquires necessary skills to maintain the laundry functions and assists as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification, or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
- Current CPR certification/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 1-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant in a high volume, fast paced medical practice (preferred)
- Knowledge of clinical policies and procedures (preferred)
- Knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
- Knowledge of electronic medical records and computer skills (preferred)
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions (preferred)
- Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and other healthcare team members (preferred)
- Ability to organize and prioritize work (preferred)
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions (preferred)
- Ability to reason and make sound judgments (preferred)
- Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions (preferred)
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (preferred)
- Injection certified (preferred)
Company overview
Women in Science is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 and based in Solna, Stockholm, Sweden. The organization is dedicated to providing women in Sweden with the tools and resources needed to achieve their goals in both career and private life, whether that involves career advancement, improving independence, running their own business, or other aspirations. Women in Science hosts a variety of events including workshops, seminars, lectures, movie nights, mentorship and leadership programs. The organization's mission is to strengthen the way girls and women see themselves in relation to the world of science and to each other by creating a supportive network of women involved in science. Operating as an open platform for discussion and exchange of ideas, experiences, and questions without political or cultural agenda, Women in Science brings female role models into the spotlight and creates a space where everyone feels welcome. The organization operates with a small team of 2-10 employees and maintains an active community of followers and members.