Medical Assistant FR

Duties:

Job Summary:

-Under the direction of a health care provider, The Medical Assistant will assist in providing care to patients while promoting safety and wellbeing for the population served.

-Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

-The Medical Assistant adheres to all applicable state and federal laws, regulatory agencies, and quality performance guidelines.

-Performs general administrative and patient care tasks in accordance with the Scope of Practice, and other established policies and procedures.

-Possesses the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-disciplinary care team.

-Greets and prepare patients for the health care provider while maintaining a positive and caring attitude.

-Attentive to patient’s needs, coordinates care, administers care, and documents appropriately.

-Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights by observing HIPAA regulations.

-Obtains and record patient information; vital signs, height, weight, allergies, current medications, medical history, and chief complaint, etc.

-Demonstrates knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.

-May be required to draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

-Per Provider request, may perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s, hearing and vision screens.

-Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follow up as appropriate to ensure completion of testing.

-Communicates test results to patients and establish plan of care by phone or mail as directed by the Provider.

-Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.

-Prepares, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; stock patient exam rooms while maintaining cleanliness and organization, and dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.

-Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.

-Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager and/or healthcare provider(s).

-Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.

-Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.

-Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

-Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.

-Able to understand and apply information, policies, procedures and skills required by the position.

-Possess knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.

-Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in providing safe, quality patient care.

-Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as medical equipment and instruments used in administering patient care.

-Proficiency utilizing various computer software programs, i.e.: Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Records.

-Three (3) months previous experience within a healthcare setting is required.

-Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.

-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

- One (1) year Medical Assistant experience is preferred.

Schedule Notes: M-F 8 - 5

Shift: Day 8