Medical Assistant - OB

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The Medical Assistant is a professional multi‑skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics.

Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties:

• Perform clinical procedures to include:
  • Performing aseptic procedures
  • Preparing patients for the physician’s care
  • Performing venipunctures and non‑intravenous injections
  • Observing and reporting patients signs or symptoms
  • Administering basic first aid
  • Assisting with patient examinations or treatments
  • Operating office medical equipment
  • Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician
  • Administering medication as directed by the physician (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation)
  • Performing basic laboratory procedures
  • Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician

• Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including:
  • The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments
  • Review of Systems in the EMR
  • Injections (medication and/or vaccines)
  • Administering medication(s)
• Performing aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc.
• The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments
• Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care
• Evaluation of progress in relationship to the plan of care
• Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel has not demonstrated competence

• Act as first level contact for the providers and support staff in troubleshooting issues.
• Ensure patients are properly check‑in for clinical visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ensure patients are properly checked‑out after every clinical visit and depart with required paperwork.
• Schedule patients appointments following company protocol.
• Ensure patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ensure that external third‑party documentation (i.e., labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent to scan as appropriate.
• Expected to complete 48‑hour chart check and contact patient/referral providers if further information is needed.
• Expected to answer phones, check and return voicemail messages in a timely manner.
• Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner.
• Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions.
• Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care.
• Expected to participate as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient need in a safe, timely manner.
• Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports.
• Expected to keep unit clean, restock rooms as needed, and assist with ordering supplies.
• Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Completion of Medical Assistant training is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer knowledge.

• At least one year of related work experience.
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
• Registered by the American Medical Technologists.
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish or English‑Haitian Creole) a plus.

• Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
• Ability to reach with hands or arms.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients.

• Reports to the Clinical Manager.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Non‑profit Organizations