Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant – facilitates excellent patient care by supporting and collaborating with clinic team.

Education Desired/Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required to successfully complete orientation program
• Certified Medical Assistant required

Specific Skills & Abilities

• PREFERRED: One year experience in outpatient physician practice or healthcare setting

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient flow through the clinic by preparing patient for visit by obtaining vital signs and medical history, reviewing medications, and providing care as determined by providers and management.
• Assures completeness of the medical record by reviewing and gathering all relevant documents prior to and during patient visit.
• Maintains clinic space and equipment. Communicates environment and equipment concerns with appropriate team members.
• Completes administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and order entry.
• Welcomes and communicates with patients and visitors in a caring and respectful manner.
• Collaborates with other care team members and anticipates their needs to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Auxiliaries with ongoing quality improvement to provide efficient, cost-effective care.
• Engages in continuous education and training to maintain skills, knowledge, and competency to complete functions of role.

Qualifications

• May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinical and patient needs.