Medical Assistant/MA (Avon Family Health) Full Time 7a-4p

Job Title

To assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management in a clinical capacity. Daily responsibilities of the position are based solely on the needs of the practice at any given time.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides directly and through delegation patient care for facility clients.
  • Maintains knowledge of normal/abnormal parameters that identify clients at risk.
  • Provides patient care in accordance to standards and guidelines.
  • Responds to telephone calls and triages appropriately.
  • Provides patient with reassurance, accurate teaching and direction.
• Ensures efficient delivery of healthcare services throughout the duration of the patient visit.
  • Ensures that medical records are completed, accurate and updated.
  • Initiates patient contact and prepares patient for examination. Obtains vital signs, weight, age, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory, history and chief complaint.
  • Observes patients with abnormal signs and symptoms, communicates their condition to the physician and documents the same in the medical record.
  • Ensures patient understanding of physician instruction upon discharge.
  • Documents patients medical record entries and documents charge information into electronic medical record for billing.
• Assist with testing and treatment procedures under the Physicians supervision.
  • Assists physician in applying splints and dressings.
  • Performs and follows through in all indicated orders from physician.
  • Assists with sample medications and sample medication logs.
  • Arranges and administers any necessary patient testing or admission. Obtains appropriate referrals required. Retrieves test results as needed and notifies patient.
  • Assists physician in preparing for minor surgeries and physicals.
  • Obtains appropriate consents before all invasive procedures or immunizations are performed.
  • Distributes patient education materials as directed. Assists in patient instruction and ascertains patient understanding regarding treatment and medication usage.
  • Performs laboratory tests and treatments as prescribed. Assists in maintaining laboratory log.
• Ensures all patient care areas, equipment and materials are appropriately stocked and maintained.
  • Maintains and organizes adequate supply of patient education materials.
  • Orders and maintains required supplies and equipment for clinical care areas ensuring exam rooms are stocked appropriately.
  • Keep exam rooms clean, free of waste and organized in accordance with cleaning protocol. Ensures that instruments are sterile and equipment is in working order.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Graduation from accredited high school.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Or five years of relevant clinical experience in a medical practice.

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40