Medical Assistant

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Marrero, LA, US

JOB TITLE:Medical Assistant I

DEPARTMENT:Clinical Administration

REPORTS TO:Clinical Site Manager

STATUS:Non-Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:The medical assistant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support healthcare professionals in the clinical setting. They are responsible for the delivery of integrative patient care which promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. This role encompasses both administrative duties and clinical responsibilities to ensure effective and efficient patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Answerphones and greet patients in a professional manner.
• Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare patients for the healthcare provider. Document patient histories and patient vital signs. Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
• Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
• Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Follow-up with patients regarding testing and appointments. Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Perform daily testing on equipment as delegated.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients; keep patients’ exam rooms stocked and orderly.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Perform sterilization and infection control activities as required by the organization
• Crosstrainwithadministrativepatientsupportstaff
• Perform JCAHO and OSHA related duties as assigned
• Other job duties as assigned by Clinical Site Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must have had formal medical assistant training, knowledge of current clinic practices for a medical assistant and exhibit excellent written and communication skills.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Entry level, novice to one year of medical assistant experience.Must have or be eligible for a current Medical Assistant Certification; must have completed Medical Assistant training in an accredited Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy being a part of the program; computer skills

LANGUAGE
SKILLS:Ability to read, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts

REASONING ABILITY:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Candidate must be a Medical Assistant. All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use handtofinger; handle or feel; andtalkor hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionallyrequiredto stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or moveupto
10pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medicaldocumentation/clearance, if applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:Theworkenvironment characteristics described here are representative ofthosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thisjob.

The noise levelinthe work environment is usually moderate.

Thisjobdescription includes the major duties and responsibilities of job, but itisnot inclusive of every task inherent in  addition,itmay be occasionally necessary for employees to be assigned tasksnotspecifically covered by their permanent assignment. Employees will be expected to complywithreasonable requests from their supervisor.

I have read and understand the job description for this position. I agree to abide by all the duties and responsibilities for the job including any reasonable request from my supervisor. I also understand that I will be evaluated based on these job specific performance standards.