Medical Assistant

Job Summary

‍Perform selected nursing, lab, administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of urgent health care and patient care management under the direction of a Physician, PA, or NP. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Includes the following:

• Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
• Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in medical record/EMR.
• Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• Carry out Standing Orders as applicable prior to patient being seen by the provider according to written protocol.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
• Administer injections, eye and ear irrigations. , dress/bandage wound and incisions, draw blood according to written order, and assist provider with any procedures.
• Perform diagnostic tests some including Audiograms, EKG, STI, flu, step, and COVID.
• Perform CLIA-waived and moderately complex lab tests, process specimens for reference lab according to physician orders
• Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug· screens and breath alcohol testing (BAT) , using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory
• Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
• Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Complete medical record to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
• Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and mandatory· education/training programs
• Perform quality· checks on medical equipment including CLIA controls.
• Maintain records and logs on activities including in-house lab work, drug screens , and x-rays sent out to other labs
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations
• Restock examination rooms with adequate supplies.
• Cleans examination room after patient visit.
• Monitor disposable inventory and notifies appropriate persons of supplies and pharmaceuticals needed
• Monitor medication expiration dates.
• Perform quality checks on medical equipment including CLIA waived controls.
• Demonstrate ongoing competency and proficiency in clinical job requirements.
• Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.
• Assist with the orientation of new personnel.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

‍To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Graduate of accredited Medical Assisting program or equivalent experience
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Medical Assistant preferred
• BLS certification required

Physical Demands

‍The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

• stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

‍The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Perform the duties of this job· while working in an indoor healthcare environment· , working with a moderate noise level, working with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and diseases with a requirement to wear appropriate PPE.
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• May work varying shifts and with varying providers

Job Types

PRN, Full-time

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends