Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantAt MCPG, we are passionate about changing the face of healthcare in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky by providing access to biomedical interventions and services for sexual health and wellness. We serve our patients with a highly skilled, competent team of clinicians, staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to see patients during convenient weekday and weekend hours. We accept insured and uninsured patients with affordable, low-cost or no cost services.Job SummaryProvides clinical and administrative assistance in the delivery of patient care during the clinic hours of operation and assists with patient cases remotely during non-clinic hours. This role reports to the Clinic Manager and directly assists Medical Providers.General ResponsibilitiesManages the Electronic Medical Records system, including taking appropriate action such as monitoring Medical Provider in-boxes, responding to communications and transferring documents to correct locationsProcesses prescription refill requestsActs as first-line of communication with organizational partners as needed and properly and promptly acts on information providedPerforms lab technologist and/or phlebotomy services during clinic hours of operationProvides general Medical Provider support and assistance including, but not limited to communicating medical results and other information to patientsIdentifies volunteer/staff needs and assists in the facilitation of trainings as neededWorks with Clinic Manager and Medical Providers to implement and maintain clinic policies and proceduresUtilizes and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operationHelps perform medical supply inventoriesEnsures well-being of patients in the clinicMaintains a system of confidentiality according to the clinic's policies and procedures and HIPAA guidelinesFosters teamwork within the clinicPrepares supplies and equipment in examination roomsCompletes initial preliminary testing, preparation and information gathering with patients and communicates results to the Medical Provider on dutyCompletes other tasks as assignedJob QualificationsMust have the ability to observe, document, and communicate lab-related issues, and to exercise independent judgment, well-informed decision-making, and problem-solvingMust demonstrate good communication skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, and professional demeanorPreferred QualificationsTwo years direct patient care experienceWorking knowledge of infection control and universal precautionsWorking experience with acquiring and processing lab specimensThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.