Clinical - Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Performs and records: vital signs, health screens, vision checks, hearing checks, and other assessments.
• Performs patient call-backs, and follows-ups, as needed.
• Prepares, explains, educates and guides patients in preparation for exams, procedures, diagnostic tests, preparation for discharge, referral, follow-up, and/or re-scheduling.
• Prepares equipment for and assists with patient exams, tests and procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and disposes of contaminated supplies. Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control, as instructed.
• Administers and documents immunizations for children and adults. Performs appropriate procedures, injections, and blood/urine collections. Assists with lab procedures, tests and processes, as instructed.
• Possesses knowledge of costs, billing, and coding procedures. Assures all biohazardous materials are properly disposed.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Performs all in-house lab tests independently and accurately. Maintains, organizes, and updates the electronic medical record.
• Assists with retrieving patient records, faxing records and documenting outcomes. Retrieves MIIC (Minnesota Immunization Information Connection) data.
• Checks, organizes, and resupplies exam rooms during and between patient visits and at the end of day.
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains the cleaning and sterilization area, as needed. Knows and understands the tools and equipment in each area.
• Orders appropriate and needed supplies and equipment. Correctly completes clinic forms and related procedures. Attends and participates in scheduled meetings.
• Participates in performance peer reviews.
• Reviews, understands, follows and applies policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Manual.
• Behaves in a professional, courteous, and engaging manner in all interactions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience: One year certificate from a college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years of experience in a medical clinic setting preferred.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required: CMA certification is preferred. Current BLS CPR certification. Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
• Computer skills required: Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); EMR (Electronic Medical Record) System.

Physical demands and work environment:

• Frequently required to stand, walk or sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

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