Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multispecialty outpatient clinic setting. As an integral member of the healthcare team, this entry-level position assists clinical staff in ensuring the efficient flow of services and continuity of care. Under the supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Manager(s), and Director of Nursing (DON), the Medical Assistant performs a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to facilitate patient visits and treatment.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for patients and their families, helping to introduce them into the healthcare system and acting as a liaison between patients and providers. Responsibilities include preparing patients for exams, collecting vital signs and health information, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting care coordination across multiple specialties. The Medical Assistant contributes to a welcoming and organized environment that reflects the mission and values of the organization.

All duties to be performed according to the established standard and in compliance with all company policies and procedures while maintaining company standards:

• Appropriately obtain and record patient’s full vital signs, height, weight, head circumference and performs hearing and vision screenings.
• Obtain patient histories.
• Obtain health and developmental screens using provided assessment tools.
• Obtain pre-authorizations and prior authorizations.
• Maintain order, readiness, and cleanliness of all exam rooms per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Administers injections and medications as ordered by a provider.
• Performs routine venipuncture, with supervision by provider.
• Perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests such as urine analysis, blood glucose, hematocrit, strep screening, flu screening, urine pregnancy test, gram stain, wet mount, OC culture, tuberculosis (TB) tine test, electrocardiogram (EKG), and Pap smear preparation.
• Routine and special culture preparation for off-site testing.
• Performing suture/staple removal per provider orders.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of bathroom.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and instruments using the autoclave.
• Assist the nursing leadership in maintaining inventory of all medical equipment and stock supplies as needed.
• Maintain logs on specified lab results as required for the Quality Improvement Committee.
• Follow protocols (as implemented) for clinical measures in given specialty area.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, organization policies, procedures and capable of communicating the above on the patient’s level as necessary.
• Be familiar with the emergency crash cart and participating in medical and other emergencies.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA and CLIA regulations for Med Cura Health.
• Participates in conferences and meetings as necessary. Participates in any pertinent in-service education planned by the organization to improve job performance.
• Collaborates with the LPN, RN, Nurse Leadership, and Chief Medical Officer to support and implement planned initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of nursing care within the department.
• Provide clinical support coverage to the family medicine, pediatric, and specialty providers.
• Promote harmonious working relationships and favorable attitudes among the health care team.
• Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing services policies and procedures.
• Adheres to the organization's established dress code and appearance standards to maintain a professional and welcoming environment.
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of all patient information…