Lead Medical Assistant

Description The Lead Medical Assistant will provide physician support and share administrative tasks to ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothly. Requirements Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Haymarket Center. Coordinates day to day coverage for providers to ensure smooth clinic operations. Track lab orders and results to ensure appropriate follow-up is completed. Optimize resources and opportunitiesthrough community linkages and enhance social supports to encourage the improved healthcare management of the person served. Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history and medication listing. Assess the patient to determine the chief complaint of physical, behavioral health and substance use disorders. Completes all necessary documentation in the patient's medical record in accordance with practices charting policy. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures. Administers intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors to include cleaning, sterilizing and storing instruments in accordance with practice policies. Stocks rooms in preparation for the daily work schedule. Takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies and ordering of medical supplies. Complies with established PPE requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and other chemical disinfectants. Answer office phones and assist front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately. Assists in checking out patients and assists them with the referral processing and scheduling process. Assist with other functions of the physician practice as needed. Assists resident to link with needed family and community resources as coordinator and advocate. Attend patient staffing and/or interventions. Seeks appropriate supervision requiring clinical or programmatic decisions. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements Education, Experience & Skills High school diploma/GED required. Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting Program; Certification: Medical Assistant Preferred CPR/BLS certification is required; One year experience working in a physician office; Knowledge of substance abuse or related field; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively on a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Haymarket Center