Medical Assistant Children's Multispecialty Clinic

Core Functions

• Takes and records vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and documents chief complaint.
• Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Affords assistance during exams and minor in-office procedures, including taking blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation, and EKG’s.
• Acts as a chaperone as needed.
• Utilizes universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and uses personal protective equipment as needed.
• Prioritizes patient flow through clinical process.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital, and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Communicates test results to patient.
• Provides support to clinician for optimal patient care.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas.
• Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures.
• Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.
• Orders supplies as directed, stocks patient care areas.
• Medication ordering and tasks related to all medications (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.