MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

About the role

The Medical Office Assistant performs various duties as a member of the health team in the treatment and care of patients and their families and also assists with tasks to support the unit. The position works under the supervision of an LPN/RN. The Medical Office Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of human growth and development over the life span, ability to recognize data reflective of the patient’s status and inform the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse of observations.

Responsibilities

• Participates and supports the health team in direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LPN
• Performs heights, weights, and head circumference measurements
• Performs electrocardiograms
• Assists with medical procedures as required (e.g., sigmoidoscopies, colposcopy, and biopsies)
• Maintains patient charts, records, clinic logs, and databases as necessary
• Collects specimens
• Demonstrates competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture, and taking vitals
• Keeps examination rooms neat and clean
• Manages time and other resources to meet established goals within agreed-upon time frames
• Meets regulatory, licensure, and annual health assessment requirements
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
• Ensures all patients, visitors, guests, and co-workers receive personalized, prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity, and respect

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Certificate from an accredited medical assistant school required
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated competence in auditory testing, visual testing, EKG, venipuncture, and taking vitals
• Certification as a Phlebotomist or EKG technician preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Current Infection Control Certificate

Schedule

Must be available for a Monday night rotation schedule: 11:30 am–8:00 pm. Also needs to be available to cover ECHO Free Clinic on Saturdays on a rotation. Regular schedule is 9:00 am–5:30 pm.