Medical Assistant

Essential Functions

• Makes patient height / weight and vital signs measurements
• Screens for and documents pain, distress, clinical depression scores
• Reviews/verifies medication lists and preferred pharmacy information
• Reviews/verifies patient allergies and updates in EMR
• Reviews health histories and other assigned historical information
• Completes required screening questionnaires and enters data in EMR
• Prepares patients for examination and or treatment
• Manages prescription refill extension requests
• Calls in prescriptions/ refills
• Assists with telephone triage
• Aids in provider performed procedures/exams/acts as a chaperone
• Assists in the treatment room with port access, injections, vital signs, comfort rounds, assigning/cleaning chairs
• Aids in nursing evaluations
• Administers approved ID, SQ, IM and or PO medications
• Accesses and flushes implanted ports
• Collects laboratory specimens
• Aids in patient education
• Schedules appointments and or arranges referrals
• Completes forms for patients
• Stocks exam rooms, treatment room and other clinical areas
• Reports clinic needs and concerns

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of organization policies, procedures systems
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safe handling of blood and body fluids
• Computer applications skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Gathering and reporting information skills
• Venipuncture skills
• Professional customer service skills
• Positive, respectful, empathetic attitude

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Training Program or 6-months recent Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting required
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA)

Physical Requirements

• Standing: X
• Walking: X
• Sitting: X
• Fingering or manual dexterity: X
• Repetitive finger motion: X
• Lifting or exerting force: Up to 50 pounds X
• Reaching or stretching: X
• Climbing or balancing: X
• Crouching or stooping: X
• Speaking: X
• Hearing: X
• Seeing (with correction): X