Medical Assistant - Emergency Relief

About the role

The Medical Assistant (MA) performs clinical duties and some administrative function under the direction of medical group providers to include preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs, patient histories, and assisting with various procedures. Supports the Mission of Frederick Health and complies with the Standards of Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination room within a timely fashion to maintain patient flow
• Interviews patients to obtain medical information and records history in medical record to include patient medications and allergies
• Obtains and records vital signs in the EHR and notifies physician/midlevel of any concerns
• Records all medications and laboratory results in the EHR. Updates information with each visit.
• Educate patients and families on treatment procedures, medications, and other physician instructions.
• Assists physicians during examinations, routine medical procedures and complex medical procedures.
• Prepares for procedure according to physician preference. Establishes and maintains a sterile field.
• Performs minor medical procedures such as dressing changes, phlebotomy, and gives injections. Able to remove staples, sutures and drains when requested by physician. Has knowledge of the necessary equipment and procedures to support physician in caring for patient based on specific practice needs.
• Collects laboratory specimens and prepares them for testing
• Documents in the EHR in a complete, clear, accurate, and legible manner
• Processes prescription refills as instructed by the physician or physician extender, provides prescription information to pharmacies, and accurately records prescription information in the EHR and utilizes eRX
• Appropriately directs calls, takes accurate messages or responds to call by utilizing medical knowledge of policies, procedures and practices. Ensures prompt responses to phone messages and follows up with patient. Communicates urgent concerns and resolution on issue in the EHR.
• Reviews all medical tests and results for abnormalities, immediately notifies providers when indicated and accurately files them in the EHR.
• Prepares treatment rooms, keeping rooms neat and clean and stocked
• Practices proper disposal of contaminated