Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $24.02/hr - $33.37/hr plus 5% MA certification differential if applicable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules patient appointments using EMR and within provider guidelines.
• Checks in patients to include gathering patient information, entering into computer, handling insurance information and collecting co-pays appropriately.
• Checks out patients to include addressing any additional patient concerns or needs.
• Obtains prior medical records and studies if appropriate.
• Documents data (i.e. vital signs, weights) on patient charts to communicate with team members.
• Responds to correspondence as appropriate, by telephone and/or in writing.
• Maintains organized work area.
• Sends copies of chart notes to primary care physicians as needed.
• Aids patients to exam rooms.
• Contacts patients with lab and x-ray results and documents phone calls.
• Obtains specimens and performs laboratory work and documents data in patient record.
• Performs injections, venipuncture, EKG.
• Keeps exam rooms orderly and clean between patients.
• Prepares exam room/minor surgery for procedures.
• Aids the physician with sterile, wound management, and in-office procedure(s).
• Performs sterile processing of instruments, as needed.
• Performs opening and closing procedures in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Communicates information to patients according to protocols.
• Provides patient education as appropriate to situation.
• Promotes accident prevention and reports potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.
• Reviews/updates patient medications.
• As directed by the provider(s), performs or assists with procedures specific to the clinic.
• Initiates Delegated Protocols as appropriate.
• Performs limited x-ray (certification required).
• Trains and mentors Clinical Assistants.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: Required High school graduate or GED. Completion of a MA/EMT program or 1 year of experience required.
• Experience: Required One (1) year experience working in an ambulatory clinic performing or assisting with provider ordered procedures unique to each clinic. Completion of a MA/EMT program or 1 year of experience required. Preferred Experience using EMR.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Current Healthcare provider BLS certification or within 90 days of hire. Preferred MA or EMT certification preferred.