Medical Assistant - Full Time

About the role

Responsible for covering clinical offices based on operational need. Assists in the examination of patients under the direction of a Physician or Allied Health professional, and in accordance with M.A. scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ needs and ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain accurate attention to physician orders and properly schedule and follow up on tests and procedures.
• Act as an intermediary between physician and patients to optimize physician time.
• Collect patient data and maintain organized charts.
• Log procedures and keep billing and patient charges current.
• Accurately complete tick sheets and document patient instructions for injections and scheduled medications.
• Prepare patients for visits, including vital signs, charting, and addressing individual needs.
• Prepare patients for minor procedures and ensure correct consent information is completed.
• Demonstrate technical skills in patient care, including injections, handling instruments, cleaning wounds, and handling body fluids.
• Practice sterile technique for minor surgical procedures and wound care.
• Explain procedures to patients and families to gain cooperation and understanding.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations, assist physicians with procedures, clean rooms, and sterilize equipment after use.
• Administer prescribed medication orally or by injection (per policy scope of service) and document time, dosage, and route on patient chart.
• Perform electrocardiograph (EKG), pulse oximetry, inhalation treatments, and operate other certified equipment.
• Complete all documentation to ensure accurate medical records.
• Ensure physician has signed charts and review orders to verify completion.
• Return patient charts to medical records.
• Inventory and order medical supplies and materials as needed.
• Discard expired sample medications and patient supplies upon expiration date.
• Support and practice the policies and procedures of nursing.
• Function within the scope of Medical Assistant practice and Riverside Medical Clinic policies.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One (1) year of medical group experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification required.