Medical Assistant - OB​/GYN

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Other Med 600400 Clinical Orlando, FL, US

11 days ago Requisition

Medical Assistant – Obstetrics and Gynecology

Position Title:

Medical Assistant – Obstetrics and Gynecology

Reports To:

Clinical Manager

FLSA Status:
Full time - Hourly, non-exempt as defined under Fair Labor Standards Act

Location:

True Health Locations or Mobile Unit

The Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc. dba True Health is a private, not-for-profit federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving Central Florida since 1977. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare at a reasonable cost to everyone.

The Medical Assistant for the obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) department is responsible for supporting all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of the licensed practitioner. Duties include but are not limited to patient care management and execution of administrative and clinical procedures. This is NOT a remote position.

• Maintains a transparent, effective relationship with the Clinical Manager, Center Manager, and/or Mobile Unit Manager in addition to supporting the organization’s activities
• Fosters an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company’s mission, vision, and values
• Adheres to ethical and legal standards of professional practice and recognizes and responds to routine medical care and medical emergencies
• Prepare and perform point of care testing and/or specimen collection
• Performs various clinical tasks to include: aseptic procedures, taking vital signs, preparing patients for the practitioner’s care, observing and reporting patient symptoms, administer basic first aid to include use of the automated external defibrillator (AED), electrocardiogram (EKG), operating various office medical equipment, etc.
• Prepares and breakdown medical instruments for in-office procedures as directed by the licensed practitioner
• Administers injections/medications as directed by the licensed practitioner (Exception: medication requiring dosage calculations)
• Collects and performs basic laboratory procedures as directed by the licensed practitioner
• Performs office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the licensed practitioner
• Ensures age appropriate-care is given
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) requirements
• Attends required organization meetings and departmental meetings
• Performs front and back office administrative duties, including answering and performing telephone calls and responding to correspondence requests and tasks (via mail, fax, email) in a timely manner
• Complies with infection control standards for ambulatory health care organizations and adheres to infection control policies/procedures, including standard precautions using personal protective equipment
• Ensures and upholds customer service initiatives
• Acts as a first level contact for the providers and support staff when troubleshooting issues
• Ensures patients are properly checked in/checked out for visits via the electronic medical record (EMR) and depart with required paperwork
• Schedules patients as needed for follow up appointments
• Ensures patient documentation is recorded in the EMR, including third party patient documentation that needs to be collected and scanned.
• Participates as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care in a safe manner
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit, restocks supplies, and assists with supply orders
• Supports after-hours or weekend events that may be scheduled (as needed)
• Maintains knowledge of emerging trends and updates in clinical operations
• Adheres to all HIPAA and confidentiality laws as appropriate
• Travel as necessary using personal vehicle (must maintain current auto insurance at own expense)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Clinical activities including:
  • Prohibited from…