MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, drape and position patients, hand equipment, supplies, and instruments to provider. Takes vital signs, visions PAMS, assists with treatments, maintains equipment, visual fields and inventory supplies, including EMR, patient scheduling, charge slips and routine patient instruction and knowledge of CPR.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties:Administer medical questionnaires directly to Clinic Staff, Patients as well as any visitors entering job sitesAdminister and interpret the temperature of an individual utilizing forehead, tympanic and/or oral thermometers according to manufacturer's instructions and CDC guidance for personal protectionReporting cases of positive and negative responses according to established protocolsCommunicate findings directly to the Leads as requiredDocument findings and results of the Medical ScreeningMake changes in the appointment type as needed basis depending on findings and results while having polite, but clear communication with the patients about the changesDon and Doff PPE as required within the protocol for performing medical screening as needed basisPatient RelationsAssures timeliness of services rendered to patientsClearly informs patient the name of provider who will render servicesArranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary servicesListens to complaints from patients regarding services renderedDemonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services renderedAppropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical recordsChecks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as neededDemonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situationsAssists patient to roomLooks after patient's comfort while on premisesMaintains availability to examining Provider as needed.Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.Accurately file all patients' lab results, x-ray, EKG, SCANS and all miscellaneous documents after doctor signs offAssists providers in all medical examinationsCollection of all specimens, including cultures, for laboratory processingAssists in minor surgery, positioning and draping patient, passing instrumentsInventory, Ordering, Facility MaintenanceScreens telephone calls for referral and takes messages for providerUnder the direction of the provider an MA may administer injections of scheduled drugs, including narcotic medications, only if the dosage is verified by the provider prior and the injection is intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular.Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.Updates and maintains required logsTranslates for provider and office staff as requestedAssists in preparation of office for a site review and auditPerforms tasks under the direction of provider and managementCalls in prescriptions or prescription refills under the direction of the providerPerforms related work as requiredMaintains patient care areas as follows:

• Cleans (daily) all community areas
• Cleans immediately following infectious exposure
• Inventories supplies daily and orders as appropriate
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all timesProvide reproductive health counseling ( title X services )Participate in huddles with provider MA teamConducting chart prep (to ensure that patients file are complete for patient care on day of appointment, including Standing Order Sets based on Clinical Guidelines)Motivational interviewing

Administrative Duties:Schedules appointmentsRegisters patient data in computerSends appropriate information to various departments and medical offices

Organizational Activities:Knows rules and procedures for request for Information.Knows rules and procedures for release of information.Acquires appropriate signatures.Ascertains that Provider or manager is aware of request for information.Submits appropriate information per above procedure.Reports equipment or supply needs to Administrator.Reports malfunctioning equipment.Maintains general office equipment, i.e., Xerox, typewriters, Computer, Printers, CPR carts, emergency supply and auxiliary services

Marketing Activities:Maintains computerized files of patients, including updated names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.Conducts mailings to patients.Performs calls to patients for recall purposes.Attends health fairs/events.Plans for event and prepares necessary items required to conduct successful event.Communicates effectively with event attendees, explains services, and schedules appointments.Works with Management in creating/reviewing necessary collateral materials.Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MEDICAL ASSISTANT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or its equivalentMedical Assistant Certificate2 years experience preferredCPR CertifiedCertification through AAMA preferredMust speak Spanish or Armenian

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PAY RATE: $19-22 hourly

MEDICAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS:Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by EmployerLife Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by EmployerPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off401K401K MatchingFlexible Spending AccountFringeSupplemental Insurance

PM23

PI239174117