Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Observes, monitors, and records physiological measurements.
• Provides treatment to patients per organizational protocols.
• Aids providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures, and procedures.
• Identifies and provides for physical, emotional, and developmental patient needs.
• Notifies the appropriate provider promptly of unusual reactions and changes in conditions.
• Safeguards and inventory equipment and supplies.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Follows Universal Precautions and Infection Control Procedures.
• Establishes communication with appropriate sources in response to emergency situations.
• May be required to perform a variety of administrative duties including, but not limited to: answering phones; scheduling appointments; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, staff trainings, weekly team huddles.
• Maintains a professional appearance and a clean, safe environment.
• Respects patients by recognizing their rights; maintaining confidentiality.
• Utilizes technology, including specialized software as applicable, to maximize productivity.
• Develops and maintains electronic files as necessary.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; provides customer service; assists other support staff as necessary; collaborates with all levels of internal leadership, management, and staff as well as outside clients, vendors, and other external parties.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; completion of a certified medical assistant accredited program preferred.
• Licenses / Certifications: N/A
• Other: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).