Medical Assistant II

Report to the Practice Manager or Ambulatory Practice Coordinator, with input from assigned physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers Deliver high-quality service to patients and contribute to smooth practice operations Serve as a role model by supporting, training and sharing knowledge with Medical Assistants, MA student externs and Practice Assistants Recommend more effective use of resources Identify and resolve OSHA compliance issues Audit and maintain point-of-care testing and track test results Participate in practice improvement initiatives and small projects Greet patients and serve as a communication resource Collect and communicate complete, accurate patient information to providers Respond to phone calls and requests promptly and courteously Escort patients to exam rooms and ensure availability of X-rays, lab slips, medical records and other information Obtain vital signs, weight, blood pressure, pulse and temperature Perform EKGs, injections and/or phlebotomy and assist providers Perform departmental screening, laboratory tests and specimen collection Implement quality control standards Procure medical records and ensure proper patient identification on records and documents Add medications to patient records in the EMR system Assemble records according to BIDHC/APG policy and handle patient information requests according to established guidelines Requirements High School diploma or GED required Certificate 1 Medical Assistant Certificate required 1-3 years related work experience required Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access Written and oral communication skills in English Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies Ability to work collaboratively in small teams Ability to provide professional, respectful, service-oriented customer service and remain calm in stressful situations Competence providing patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-aged and elderly age groups Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently; ability to stand and/or move around for most of the shift Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in patient care across various age groups, including performing EKGs, injections, and phlebotomy. Proficient in managing medical records and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards while delivering exceptional customer service. Highest-signal resume keywords Medical Assistant Certificate Patient Care Competence OSHA Compliance Knowledge Microsoft Office Proficiency Communication Skills Hard Skills EKGs Injections Phlebotomy Vital Signs Measurement Laboratory Testing Specimen Collection Quality Control Standards Point-of-Care Testing Medical Record Management Patient Identification Soft Skills Customer Service Orientation Team Collaboration Stress Management Communication Skills Role Modeling Certifications & Qualifications Medical Assistant Certificate Industry Keywords OSHA Compliance Patient Care Healthcare Operations Practice Improvement Ambulatory Care Tools & Technologies EMR System Web-Based Applications Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor