Medical Assistant

Duties And Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in preparing for physicals and minor surgeries.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatments.
• Takes patient histories and vital signs, performs phlebotomy and EKG as needed.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, including sterilization of instruments.
• Aids in scheduling tests and treatments and follows through with referrals when indicated.
• Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or provider.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information according to office standards.
• Implements provider orders under provider direction and notifies patients of results as requested.
• Remains updated and current on the electronic health record policies and procedures.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees and professional development activities.
• Maintains professional affiliations.
• Scribes to include: history of present illness, review of systems, physical exam findings, diagnostic assessment and plan of care.
• Maintains patient and office confidentiality.
• Performs related work as required.

Supervision Received

• Reports directly to the Practice Manager.

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Involves frequent standing and walking.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
• Requires exposure to bodily fluids.
• Requires the ability to work in a busy medical office environment.

Performance Requirements

• Ability to perform medical assistant duties such as assisting the provider, performing EKG's and phlebotomy, vital signs and other office testing / procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, patients and the public.
• Ability to follow direction and comply with office policies / procedures.
• Strong computer skills. Prior experience utilizing medical practice computer systems. Allscripts EMR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Working knowledge of insurance requirements.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a fast-paced medical office highly preferred.