Clinic Medical Assistant

Job TitleThe Clinic Medical Assistant is responsible for rendering professional clinical care within the medical practice in support of and as directed by the providers. Will also have general responsibilities to assist in the day-to-day operation of this office at Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Places the patients in the examining room ensuring they are as comfortable as possibleTakes accurate histories and physical exam informationObtains vital signs, secures medical problem, and enters the information on the patient's chartAssists providers with examination and treatment of patient and is accessible to themAssists providers in office surgeries using sterile procedure guidelines to ensure non-contamination of sterile field; sets up appropriate surgical instrument trayScreens telephone calls for the providers; takes accurate clinical messages within the limits of practice policyEducates patients on treatment regimen as dictated by providers including thorough explanation of prescribed medication usage, procedures for scheduled testing, and summary review of overall therapeutic planPerforms other related clinical duties as requiredAttends monthly staff meetingsEnsures that all equipment in exam room is clean and properly set up prior to each patient encounterEnsures solutions are adequateCompletes appropriate form for requests for consultations from the hospital and assures the information is forwarded to the provider on call or specialist in a timely mannerCleans and restocks examining rooms for the day's useEnsures that reports from diagnostic tests ordered have been received and available for provider reviewPrepares all diagnostic reports for availability to providersEnsures they are screened and initialed prior to filing in medical recordTakes calls from the pharmacistCalls in prescriptions and prescription refills accurately to pharmacy as directed by the providers and documents accurately in the medical recordAnswers clinical mail for the providers in a timely manner when requiredAssists in maintaining all clinical equipment to include sterilizing, if applicableEvaluates all equipment for damage and reports to the Office ManagerSchedules outside diagnostic tests for patients and coordinates with the schedulers as needed; logs and maintains diagnostic scheduling logsAssures that patient appointments which are the result of triage are placed on the scheduleAppropriately triages patients following providers' preference/protocols for same day and/or work-in appointmentsDocuments telephone calls accurately in medical recordMaintains strict confidentialityEnsures the confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, and financial records is maintainedKnowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and proceduresComplies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policiesPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorSkills and Abilities RequiredRequires a basic theoretical medical assistant knowledge with application of knowledge and skillsRecognizes the proper channels of communicationKnowledge of physical organization of the hospital and clinic, as well as the clinic policies and proceduresUnderstands the legal aspect of a medical assistantAbility to maintain complete confidentiality regarding patient care servicesKeeps abreast of new trends and developments in medical assistingInterested in continuing professional growthHas a preference for working with the public and other staffPossesses personal qualities, which enable the medical assistant to maintain good interpersonal relationships and work well with people; examples of these are good judgement, understanding, loyalty, respect for the person as an individual, and empathyMust be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the positionPhysical Demands and Working ConditionsWork maybe physically and emotionally demanding, involves lifting and positioning patientsEnvironment requires working in close proximity with others in a clean, favorable areaPhysical demands require sitting for long periods of time, standing and bending as required. Requires regular working hours with possibility of overtimeDexterity is needed to operate equipment, telephone, intercom system and other tasks as required to meet patient care needsRepetitive use of hands, arms, and eyes could cause strainMust be agile, able to move carefully around patients and equipment with easeJob involves the potential for exposure to hazardous material such as contaminated body fluidsMust possess the knowledge and insight to comply with universal precautions and clinics policies and proceduresReports to- Clinic ManagerDirect reports- Clinic ManagerRequirementsMinimum Job RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED requiredCompletion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred