Medical Assistant- Memorial Family Clinic;

Position: Medical Assistant- Memorial Family Clinic (25-392)

Medical Assistant – Memorial Family Clinic (25-392)

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Job Summary: Under the direction of an RN/LPN or practitioner, perform basic patient care activities.

Description: Under the direction of an RN/LPN or practitioner, perform basic patient care activities.

Essential Functions

• Assist and work one‑on‑one with multiple physicians and mid‑level providers in two locations:
  Artesia and Carlsbad.
• Must be able to travel and work in Artesia and Carlsbad.
• Must be willing to assist in training new employees.
• Escort patients from the lobby to the exam room or the treatment room as appropriate.
• Obtain all necessary patient records as required by the physician.
• Record patient data before each physician visit, including new problems, symptoms, or follow‑up.
• Conduct patients’ assessments and obtain pertinent medical information.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures as required (e.g., set‑up injections, removal of sutures, staples, casting, bracing).
• Prepare and stock exam room, order supplies as needed.
• Maintain all exam room disinfection protocols.
• Telephoned prescriptions and make other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
• Schedule patient tests, procedures, surgeries, and hospital admissions, and provide any follow‑up as needed.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete and signed by the physician for reauthorizations and pre‑certifications as needed.
• Obtain new patient records and previous test results (X‑rays, etc.).
• Follow up on patient rescheduling with a physician.
• Perform appropriate procedures in the cast room – placement and removal of casts, splints, and dressing according to protocol.
• Review and ensure superbill accuracy, completeness, and physician signature.
• Complete worker’s compensation questionnaires, disability forms, etc.
• Assist with front desk phone and filing of medical records as needed.
• Accept temporary assignments allocated by the Office Manager.
• Maintain a clean work environment; restock supplies as needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of patient confidentiality (HIPAA) to protect the patient and clinic.
• Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office and cover front office functions as requested.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with fellow employees, supervisors, managers, other department employees, and physicians to maximize productivity and positive employee relations.
• Ensure all medical records are scanned into the EMR.
• Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms.
• Clean and store equipment (instrument sterilization).
• Maintain supply inventory and restock as required.
• Perform basic clerical duties as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• As assigned.

Knowledge / Skill / Abilities

• Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.

AGE‑RELATED COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age‑specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management / Quality Management / Safety

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short‑term training in basic patient care.
• Work Experience – Clinic setting preferred.
• Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training is required.
• License / Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood or other body fluids.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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