Medical Assistant IV

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

The Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team. The position performs clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting patients obtain services in a timely manner and assuring efficient utilization of resources and in the coordination of patient care.

The Medical Assistant IV performs the duties of a MA I-III, in addition acts in an advanced and/or specialist level with responsibilities for performing work of a complex or interdisciplinary nature. Leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall functions and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. Performs the most complex duties.

Stanford Health Care - University Healthcare Alliance

• Job Scope:
• Care Coordination for patient’s needs, which includes tracking that patient referrals and testing are completed.
• Works collaboratively with team, to develop plan for daily assignments.
• Supports MA’s Level I, II, & III.
• Patient flow management responsibilities.
• Preceptor for new Medical Assistants/students.
• Participates in Internal Clinic audits.
• Professional communication style.
• Clinic patient flow management including clinical documentation in partnership with physician as “lead” for clinic.
• Develops and/or maintains resource binder for department as needed.
• Communicates department/organizational updates/reminders as needed
• Attends ≥ 1 Leadership class per year as needed.
• Able to act as resource and troubleshoot equipment when needed.
• Acts as liaison between MA and providers.
• Maintains MD schedule as needed.
• Leads in the development of policies, procedures and maintenance of A3 for department improvement as needed.
• Projects as needed.
• Scribing for providers
• Knowledge:
• All of Level I, II, & III, in addition:
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and concepts applicable to health care developed through specialized training and/or extensive related experience.
• Developing leadership skills.
• Knowledgeable about the organization’s strategic goals, long-term direction and performance.
• Level of Supervision:
• Functions independently seeking assistance as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned including department-specific functions and responsibilities:
• Performs other duties as assigned and participates in organization projects as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training.

• Three (3) years or more of related experience.

• Same as Level I, II, & III, in addition:
• Ability to obtain new computer skills, orient appropriately, and act as resource as needed.
• Act as a resource for telemedicine as needed.

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• CMA - Certified Or Registered Medical Assistant preferred

• Occasional Sitting.
• Constant Walking.
• Constant Standing.
• Constant Bending.
• Frequent Squatting.
• Occasional Climbing.
• Occasional Kneeling.
• Seldom Crawling.
• Constant Hand Use.
• Frequent Repetitive Motion Hand Use.
• Frequent Grasping.
• Occasional Fine Manipulation.
• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.
• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).
• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).
• Constant Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus).

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 11 - 20 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs.
• Seldom lifting of 40+ lbs.