Medical Assistant Certified - Internal Medicine

Summary

The Medical Assistant Certified will assist the provider and health care team in providing excellent customer service and quality patient care by performing a variety of clerical and patient-related tasks.

Duties

• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam;
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR);
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record;
• Administers injections and medications as directed by the provider;
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice;
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider;
• Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific departments;
• Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated;
• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients in a prompt and friendly manner and prepares patient for exam;
• Obtains and records appropriate vital signs, per department protocols or guidelines in the electronic medical record (EMR);
• Obtains patient medical history and reason for visit; documents accurately, in order to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record;
• Administers injections and medications as directed by the provider;
• Assists in procedures and minor emergencies, as directed by the provider or RN within the Medical Assistant Certified scope of practice;
• Schedules lab, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider;
• Instructs the patient in routine collection of samples; testing procedures and general requirements by specific departments;
• Provides follow-up lab results and callbacks to patients as delegated;
• Communicates with patients, relays important information to the provider and provides follow-up to the patient.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED;
• Accredited Medical Assisting program graduate, or enrolled in externship program, OR Medical Assistant Apprentice with completion of the curriculum, passed the CCMA exam, and is awaiting InReach committee consideration to receive Medical Assistant -Certified (CM) Licensure;
• Active Medical Assistant Interim (IC) or Medical Assistant - Certified (CM) license through the Washington State Department of Health or Internal Apprentice awaiting licensure;
• Previous experience as a Medical Assistant in an ambulatory care setting;
• Basic computer skills.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking - Occasional;
• Sitting/Standing - Continuous;
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - Occasional;
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - Occasional;
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - Continuous;
• Climbing - Not specified;
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - Continuous;
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - Continuous;
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - Continuous;
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - Occasional;
• Kneeling - Occasional;
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - Continuous;
• Twisting/Turning - Continuous;
• Repetitive Movement - Continuous;

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights - No;
• Heat - No;
• Cold - No;
• Mechanical Hazards - No;
• Hazardous Substances - Yes;
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes;
• Lighting - Not specified;
• Noise - No;
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No;
• Infectious Diseases - Yes;