Medical Assistant

Overview

The Medical Assistant, under medical supervision, assists physicians in the delivery of healthcare services.

• Identify patients’ chief complaints and record observations in the patient’s permanent medical record. Communicate abnormal lab results to the physician.
• Assist patients in completing medical history forms and prepare patients for examinations and treatment by the physician. Document all phone calls with patients. Return completed patient file to designated area.
• Perform height, weight, vital signs, and vision tests, recording them in the medical record.
• Conduct tests and procedures as directed, such as EKGs, non-stress tests, spirometry, venipunctures, skin punctures, strep screens, glucometer tests, and urine tests.
• Assist health service providers with treatments and examinations of patients, such as injections, wound care, pelvic exams, minor surgery, and IUD insertions; assist in identifying psychosocial needs and consult with the health service provider.
• Clean and sterilize equipment, stock patient rooms and labs with appropriate supplies, and maintain medical supply inventory.
• Transcribe doctors’ orders and prepare appropriate requisitions, forms, and calls to pharmacy. Daily follow up of pharmacy messages.
• Notify the patient of any changes ordered by the physician.
• Ensure physician signs charts, labs, prescriptions, and diagnostics daily.
• Maintain patient flow after check-in and prioritize walk-in versus appointment based on conversation with the patient.
• Perform triage on patients as soon as the chart is ready.
• May assist more than one physician at a time.
• Comply with office policy and procedure, OSHA standards, and HIPAA Privacy Regulations as stated in HIPAA Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution OR
• One (1) year of experience working in a health care setting that includes direct patient contact OR
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required
• Basic medical terminology, basic arithmetic, safe vein puncture techniques, and safe work practices in a clinic setting.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurances
• FSA and Life Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Advocacy, Travel Assistance, and My Secure Advantage
• PTO Accrual and Holidays