Medical Assistant - PRN

Job Description

Aid physicians with medical procedures in the office setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, laboratory testing, quality control, instrument troubleshooting, and maintenance. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Performing quality control procedures before patient testing.
• Carrying out laboratory blood work and blood draws.
• Handling and processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and precise technical laboratory procedures.
• Preparing blood or bone marrow slides for evaluation.
• Sending lab results to appropriate facilities as per patient's insurance plan.
• Updating logs, records, and checklists according to regulatory agencies.
• Following AON patient identification policy during each encounter.
• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight, pain levels, and conducting PHQ9 depression screenings.
• Documenting all testing and treatment in the medical record chart.
• Preparing encounter forms for billing and initialing steps in the EMR system.
• Notifying physicians of critical blood counts and preparing scans and CDs for review.
• Maintaining inventory and placing orders as needed.
• Initiating troubleshooting procedures for instrument malfunctions and contacting service companies.
• Performing EKG tests when applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Completing required CEUs annually to maintain C.O.L.A. requirements.
• Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Assisting in training new employees.
• Working at various AON locations as needed.
• Occasionally working overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Valid driver's license for travel to other clinic locations.
• One year of experience as a medical assistant in a clinic or physician's office, including venipuncture skills.

Core Capabilities

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Solid problem-solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation, and diversity awareness.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language, with proficiency in MS Office applications and EMR systems.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus, effective business and political acumen, collaboration, partnership, and positive relations with employees, physicians, and the community.
• Self-Management: Time management, stress management, self-motivation, self-starter, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.