Medical Assistant 1

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Medical Assistant I for SoNE HEALTH Medical Group will provide multi-skilled services to the practice. The Medical Assistant I will be responsible for obtaining vital signs, assisting the provider with in-office procedures, and coordinating tasks with other team members. Responsibilities of this role will encompass a wide range of clinical tasks, including patient intake and point of care testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Room and intake patients including taking vitals ie. pulse ox, temp, weight, height, blood pressure, etc & record in EMR, complete intake of appointment details.
• Complete questionnaires in EMR ie. Depression screening, complaints, allergies, current list of meds/reconcile med list, etc.
• Give full verbal report of patient’s visit/condition to provider, print any results ie. lab, x ray, etc for the provider to review
• Clean rooms at end of day & in between patients
• Report needed supplies for ordering to Office Manager as inventory is used
• Co-manage Lab with RN, LPN, and/or other staff i.e., rotate stock as orders come in, monitor expiration dates & inventory, keep area tidy & work ready etc.
• Collaborate with RN, LPN, MA, and/or other staff to run patient's lab tests as needed daily i.e., lead, urine, blood, strep, flu, & RSV tests, etc.
• Process patient lab draws & prepare cultures/specimen to be sent out for testing i.e., order tests, ensure labels are placed on specimen, follow office & lab protocols & procedures.
• Assist with performing EKG's & setting up breathing treatments, as requested by Provider.
• Aid provider with in-office procedures i.e., sutures, suture removal, biopsies, etc., as requested by the Provider.
• Review upcoming appointments to anticipate needs, supplies, & completeness.
• Order labs for patients with upcoming appointments and contact patients, as necessary.
• Maintain EMR in-box daily & return patient calls, and complete other tasks as delegated by Provider.
• Collaborate with RN, LPN, MA, and/or other staff to stock rooms with needed supplies, inventory, tests, & other necessities on weekly basis
• Complete physical forms, school medication forms, disability paperwork, & all other clinical documentation & forms as needed for patients.
• Maintain eyewash station per policies & protocol including testing, cleaning, & reporting.
• Complete and maintain Stericycle DOT certification for biohazardous waste
• Cover patient care tasks for LPN/MA’s when out of office or when needed.
• Aid with clinical support line if available

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• CMA or RMA required with vaccine certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years primary care office experience required

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent requirement to maintain a stationary position and move or traverse
• Ability to transport and/or maneuver objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard regularly is essential
• Busy work environment subject to frequent interruptions and shifting potentially conflicting priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• As a condition of employment at SoNE HEALTH, all employees must reside in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
• For the safety and well-being of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for influenza.

SoNE HEALTH BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package, which includes a comprehensive benefits program that begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Our benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Basic Life & Accident Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Voluntary Benefits Homeowners Insurance Auto Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Pet Discount Plans Earned time off, sick time, company holidays and one floating holiday Paid Volunteer Time Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement) after one year of employment Employee Discount Program for discounts on entertainment, travel, and shopping