Medical Assistant

Essential Functions

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

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.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred (CMA, CCMA, NCMA, NRCMA).
• Current TO approved BLS provider card required within 3 months of hire.

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