Medical Assistant

General Responsibilities

• Assists with the evaluation and care of patients including: Manages the Electronic Medical Records system, including taking appropriate action such as monitoring Medical Provider in-boxes, responding to communications and transferring documents to correct locations
• Processes prescription refill requests
• Acts as first-line of communication with organizational partners as needed and properly and promptly acts on information provided
• Provides general Medical Provider support and assistance including, but not limited to communicating medical results and other information to patients
• Identifies volunteer/staff needs and assists in the facilitation of trainings as needed
• Works with Clinic Manager and Medical Providers to implement and maintain clinic policies and procedures
• Utilizes and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation
• Helps perform medical supply inventories
• Maintains a system of confidentiality according to the clinic’s policies and procedures and HIPAA guidelines
• Fosters teamwork within the clinic
• Prepares supplies and equipment in examination rooms
• Completes initial preliminary testing, preparation and information gathering with patients and communicates results to the Medical Provider on duty

Job Qualifications

• Must have the ability to observe, document, and communicate lab-related issues, and to exercise independent judgment, well-informed decision-making, and problem-solving
• Must demonstrate good communication skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, and professional demeanor