Medical Assistant

Job Opportunity

Working under the direction of providers, this role involves providing general nursing functions for the practice. This includes recording vital signs, administering immunizations, conducting initial patient assessments, obtaining concise patient histories, and providing various clinical information and support to providers. The role also involves processing and posting information to patient charts, educating patients and families regarding medications, treatments, and care and referrals. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. The candidate must meet one of the following:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

- Successful completion of an accredited medical assistant program

- CMA/CCMA/RMA certified

- Meet eligibility requirements to take CMA/RMA and must be obtained within 6 months of hire

Note: Vocational Coordinator to determine eligibility requirements for CMA or RMA within 6 months.

BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire/transfer.

Knowledge of clinical skills as required with Medical Assistant Certification/Registration. Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills are essential. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills and process information in a confidential manner. Clear and effective communication with patients, doctors, and other staff is required. The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is crucial. The role requires the ability to work independently and function as an integral team member with other healthcare professionals. Personal computer skills with EMR experience are highly desirable, along with the ability to input and retrieve data from the organization's computerized systems. Excellent verbal and communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to maintain positive customer service. Establishing effective working relations with physicians office staff and employees in a team environment is important. The highest level of confidentiality must be maintained. The role involves work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, including interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. It involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e. 20 pounds or less), and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision, or other. Documents pertinent information in chart. Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place. Administers treatments as requested by the physician. Obtains specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc. Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician. Accurately documents required information in patient charts. Sets up and assists physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc.). Schedules outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc. Prepares patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions. Coordinates admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc. Stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed. Conducts day to day inventory of supplies and reports items to be ordered. Assists in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required. Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments, or whether phone advice is sufficient. Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc.). Attends staff educational or other meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician.