Medical Assistant & Certified Medical Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects patient information and assessment data. Obtains and records patient’s vital signs and assessment findings to practitioner, and records in electronic record. Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data.
• Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures, such as injections, common to the specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.
• Assists practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations,solutions to barriers to safety.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures clinic guidelines. Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, health information materials and community for additional information, and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.
• Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination. Assists patients on scale utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Assists patients with special needs including wheelchairs and stretchers with transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with supplies.
• Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs as required.
• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are disposed of properly and maintained according to infection control guidelines.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operations and minimizes patient wait time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED, and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, such as courses provided through community colleges, and/or vocational schools.

• Certification as a Medical Assistant by an approved national examination agency, if hired as a certified medical assistant.
• Requires successful interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families,outpatient care.

• physicians, and other health care team members in order to foster optimal quality of

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Environmental/Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful at times due to a busy office. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive. Physical Demands: Work may require hand dexterity for telephone and office machine operation. There may be excessive standing while working. May be occasional lifting of supplies up to 20 lbs. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, skills and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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