POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied health professional, dedicated to assisting in all aspects of the practice under the supervision of the medical provider. The MA is responsible for assisting in the delivery of primary health care and patient care in a team based patient centered medical home environment; provides clinical support for medical practitioners, assists practitioner in the performance of Medical Procedures, and conducts follow up with the patients concerning lab and other test results; performs phlebotomy work and injections; manages patient records; acts as a liaison between patient, hospital, other providers and the practitioners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares patients for examination and treatment, including taking histories, weight/height measurements and vital signs.
Administers prescribed medications including routine immunizations, therapeutic injections and inhalation medications via nebulizer under the direction of a provider.
- Maintains inventory of supplies and informs designated person of needed supplies.
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments; prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization; performs terminal cleaning of exam rooms.
- Documents in vaccine, laboratory and medication inventory logs, logs refrigerator and freezer temps as required.
Assists with diagnostic tests, treatments and referrals.
- Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
Follows standing order procedures as indicated by practice.
- Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
Proficient in communicating with patient families regarding medical questions and care via telephone. Must be able to efficiently relay pertinent information to medical providers.
- Performs administrative assistant duties such as insurance verification, and appointment scheduling.
Must be proficient in the use of electronic medical records systems such as eClinicalWorks.
- Assists providers in preparing for minor procedures.
Assists in maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards, including CLIA.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a Certified Medical Assistant. (Proof of certification is required).
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a certified Medical Assistant.
COMPETENCIES:
Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
- Ability to work with many diverse people.
Effective telephone skills.
- Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
Must be able to make suggestions on workflow or system efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to work independently and be self-directed and flexible.
Ability to prioritize.
- Ability to perform functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to work at a high-volume level of accuracy.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Be committed to the mission of Chosen Pediatrics Care Par Excellence PLLC and serving the needs of the community we serve.
Adhere to the employee policy manual.
- Be punctual with scheduled work and use time appropriately.
Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must have at least three professional references from most recent employers.