Medical Assistant

Job Summary

- The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities

• Completing check in processes including collecting patient balances
• Prepare patient care rooms for examination
• Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry, inhalation treatment equipment and blood draws.
• Perform, collect and label CLIA-waived lab tests for send out
• Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug and alcohol tests
• Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• Discuss patient balances
• Explain the procedure and treatments that will be performed
• Immediate service recovery for patients that are not satisfied

Other Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilize both instruments and equipment after use.
• Aid in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
• Demonstrate the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follow procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Demonstrate the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Some medical experience
• BCLS certification
• Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed
• Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records
• Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills

Environmental and Physical Requirements

• Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.