Medical Assistant

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates ability to recognize and assess emergency needs of patients and initiate appropriate emergency procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates current level of knowledge of various payor regulations by functioning within those guidelines.
• Acts to facilitate interdisciplinary communication.
• Utilizes other members of the health care team in assessing the patient and analyzes patient data.
• Affords learning needs of the patient and significant others.
• Gives accurate and complete information to patient and family.
• Evaluates patient and family understanding of treatment plan and/or instructions.
• Affords a variety of procedures, exams and/or operation of diagnostic equipment as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate aseptic technique for preparation, procedures and medications administered.
• Accurately and legibly documents all patient interactions in patient record.
• Reports results and pertinent information to patients and health care team members.
• Functions according to limitations or scope of license or certification.
• Performs basic nursing functions (vitals, rooming, assist with procedures, etc), under direction and supervision of physician.
• Maintains professional appearance of patient exam and procedure rooms.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains supply inventory and stocks supplies in various work areas.
• Responsible for following equipment maintenance protocol, identifying problems, and coordinating appropriate repairs.
• Assists with nursing chart audits.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification must be obtained within first year of employment and maintained thereafter.
• Clinic/physician office experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.