Medical Assistant- OB/GYN- South Main

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Physician, assist in office and lab procedures, point of care testing, injections, phlebotomy, sterilization of instruments, and clerical duties. Provide patient-centered care in alignment with Blanchard Valley Health System’s mission, vision, and values: Integrity, Compassion, Skill, Collaboration, Innovation, and Humor.

Blanchard Valley Medical Practices is a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, which provides a total continuum of care to more than 100,000 households in an eight-county area.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily patient and provider flow.
• Assist Physician with patient care as required.
• Ensure that exam rooms are prepared for each visit and set up clinical areas.
• Follow directions as given by the provider and leadership.
• Conduct phlebotomy and point of care testing based on practice needs.
• Accurately complete the registration process.
• Perform chart documentation.
• Use clinical and clerical skills to enhance patient experience and uphold the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work at any BVMP Practice as needed and cross-train to other positions within the practice.
• Adhere to BVHS policies regarding workplace civility and standards of behavior.
• Comply with all organizational privacy policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of patient status.
• Interpret information to identify patient requirements relative to age-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification, Registration, or Diploma.
• Previous medical experience.
• Experience in giving injections and blood draws.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Experience taking manual and/or electronic vitals.
• Experience communicating with patients over the phone and in-person.
• Experience with sterile procedures.
• Experience assisting Providers with procedures.
• Experience working in a medical practice.

Physical Demands

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting, and standing. The associate will be required to walk for up to one hour a day, stand for five hours a day, and sit for two hours. The individual must be able to lift twenty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. Fine finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary to operate machines. Excellent verbal communication skills are required to interact with patients, providers, and co-workers. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are required. This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).