Medical Assistant FT/PRN

Summary Under the direct supervision of the Office Manager/Providers, this position will be responsible for assisting with patient assessment and care and maintaining appropriate documentation. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Perform routine pre-examination procedures including taking vital signs, assessing and recording objective and subjective data concerning presenting condition.
  • Assist physician and/or mid-level with examinations and procedures.
  • Prepare and clean the patient area; set up equipment, clean and facilitate room set up after a procedure.
  • Perform patient care measures including injections, minor dressing changes, and obtaining blood specimens.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers. 
  • Maintain and ensure confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI). 
  • Maintain a system for accurately recording and reporting patient conditions in the medical record.
  • Monitor and order medical supplies as the demands of the clinic dictate.
  • In collaboration with the providers, create and maintain patient education information. 
  • Follow providers directives regarding communication to patients (test results, medication changes, etc.)
  • Calibrate and check equipment daily and/or prior to use. 
  • Assist with patient education.
  • Send prescriptions into pharmacy per physician order. 
  • Perform routine laboratory tests.
  • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as required. 
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Interpersonal Relations

Ensures that own daily behavior reflects and meets the intent and expectations inherent in the Mission Statement including a) problem solving for patients, visitors and others: b) a positive attitude and manner; and c) working together as an effective team. Greets patients and families by name, introduces self to new patients, respects privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Accident or Health Hazards

Requires exposure to communicable disease and/or bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The tasks performed on the job produce to injuries (cuts, fractures, strains, burns, etc.) obtained in use of equipment, hazardous material or health hazards (based on contact with communicable diseases) that could result in permanent or long-term illness or injury.

Physical Demands

Duties may include light to moderate exertion of manual effort in transporting materials, equipment, and/or patients; standing and/or walking; frequent lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling loads up to 25 pounds.

Education and/or Experience

Six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bilingual preferred

Interpersonal Relations

Ensures that own daily behavior reflects and meets the intent and expectations inherent in the Mission Statement including a) problem solving for patients, visitors and others: b) a positive attitude and manner; and c) working together as an effective team. Greets patients and families by name, introduces self to new patients, respects privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Accident or Health Hazards

Requires exposure to communicable disease and/or bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. The tasks performed on the job produce to injuries (cuts, fractures, strains, burns, etc.) obtained in use of equipment, hazardous material or health hazards (based on contact with communicable diseases) that could result in permanent or long-term illness or injury.

Physical Demands

Duties may include light to moderate exertion of manual effort in transporting materials, equipment, and/or patients; standing and/or walking; frequent lifting, bending, pushing, and/or pulling loads up to 25 pounds.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent, Medical Assistant Program Certification, CPR Certification
Desirable: Medical Assistant Certification preferred. If not certified as Medical Assistant, must pass Medical Assistant Back Office Skills Competencies Checklist.