Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions.

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e. chief complaint allergies and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope.

Performs laboratory procedures (i.e. strep test wound culture specimen collection etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. Assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures such as pelvic exams allergy scratch testing EMG cautery colposcopy etc.

Administers routine medications under Physician/APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols which may include but are not limited to immunizations antibiotics vitamins and topical agents. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests pre-approved care algorithms new appointment times and referrals to other facilities or services.

Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APP per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed. Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary. Effectively communicates accurate and timely information with the patient.

May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies such as but not limited to removal of sutures and staples laboratory procedures (throat/nose culture drug screen) phlebotomy - butterfly venous heel stick EKG spirometry Holter monitor application prescription refills using approved protocols etc. under clinical supervision.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA) NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT). RMA from American Allied Health NCMSMA from National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA) NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA)

Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree in Medical Assisting preferred. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

Experience Required: 1 yr experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of patients team members and physicians. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding navigation within a windows operating system and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems. Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must sit stand walk lift squat bend twist crawl kneel climb and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with lift patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by -case basis. Must have functional speech vision hearing and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical electrical chemical blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.