Medical Assistant Certified Urgent Care

Summary

A Medical Assistant (MA) under the direct supervision of a physician or Advanced Care Practitioner. Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities, policies and procedures.

• Responsible for rooming patients and preparing them for examination
• Takes patients vital signs which include blood pressure, height, weight and documents in EMR
• Updates patient medical record including medications, allergies, past medical & surgical history
• Preps procedure room for minor procedures and assists with those procedures as needed
• Prepares exam rooms for provider dependent on appointment type
• Cleans exam room and beds after each appointment and restocks medical supplies daily
• Assists physician and Acute Care Providers with patient examinations
• Draws blood, performs EKG, SWAB test and any additional clinical test within clinic
• Manages Physician orders by submitting to appropriate departments such as imaging, labs, scheduling surgeries, or referral to specialist. Confirms all orders are completed and that results have been returned
• Obtains Prior Authorizations as needed
• Checks in patients, registers patients, verifies insurance, scans documents in patient charts, answers phones, returns phone calls, and schedules appointments
• Presents strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Required

Education:

Certified Medical Assistant

Preferred Education:

N/A

Experience:

One year of Medical Training Preferred but not required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Medical Assistant Certification. American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire or within 90 days of start in position.