Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and records: vital signs, health screens, vision checks, hearing checks, and other assessments.
• Performs patient call-backs, and follows-ups, as needed.
• Prepares, explains, educates and guides patients in preparation for exams, procedures, diagnostic tests, preparation for discharge, referral, follow-up, and/or re-scheduling.
• Prepares equipment for and assists with patient exams, tests and procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control, as instructed.
• Administers and documents immunizations for children and adults.
• Performs appropriate procedures, injections, and blood/urine collections.
• Assists with lab procedures, tests and processes, as instructed.
• Possesses knowledge of costs, billing, and coding procedures.
• Affirms all biohazardous materials are properly disposed.
• Affords assistance in training new staff.
• Performs all in-house lab tests independently and accurately.
• Maintains, organizes, and updates the electronic medical record.
• Affords assistance in retrieving patient records, faxing records and documenting outcomes.
• Retrieves MIIC (Minnesota Immunization Information Connection) data.
• Checks, organizes, and resupplies exam rooms during and between patient visits and at the end of day.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains the cleaning and sterilization area, as needed.
• Knows and understands the tools and equipment in each area.
• Orders appropriate and needed supplies and equipment.
• Correctly completes clinic forms and related procedures.
• Attends and participates in scheduled meetings.
• Participates in performance peer reviews.
• Reviews, understands, follows and applies policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Manual.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience: One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: CMA certification. Current BLS CPR certification. Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Computer skills required: Database Software (Access); Internet Software; Order Processing Systems; Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); EMR (Electronic Medical Record) System.