MEDICAL ASSISTANT

POSITION SUMMARYThe Medical Assistant performs routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:• Greet patients over the phone and in person.• Front desk reception, Answers phones and schedules appointments, back office support• Greet patients, completion of registration forms, and gives instructions• Files and maintains medical and financial records• Prepares and type correspondence• Processes and completes insurance referrals• Performs computer skills in patient transcription, scheduling, and data base entry• Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology• Follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct• Measure and record vital signs• Records patient interview, history, and chief complaint• Provides patient education with regards to medications, special diets• Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests• Assists physician with exams• Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens• Performs basic lab tests• Performs EKGs• Prepares and administers medications with physician authorization• Change dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures• Use CPR skills when necessary• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment• Performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment• Follows facility and our Protocol• Vaccinations for children• Phentermine program• Immigration physicals for green cards• Provide patient lab/imaging results when normal and approved by supervising physician• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients• Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts• Performs other related work as requested and approved by the supervising physician, site medical director or clinic manager.• The duties of Medical Assistant vary from setting to setting, depending on the size, location, and type. In addition to administrative duties, Medical Assistants perform clinical duties in accordance to state law.• Based on business needs, you will be required to travel to our other medical clinics.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)• High School Diploma, GED, or related education/experience• 1-2 years of Medical experience preferred• Enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills• Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality• Excellent communication and listening skills, as well as basic computer knowledge• Uphold standards and regulations set by HIPAA• Required to travel to our different locations• Federal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on file• Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skillsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noiselevel in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel is minimal to other locations with most contact with patients is by phone and email correspondence.NoteThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.ACKNOWLEDGMENTThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.Legal Disclaimer: THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE, AND COMPLIES WITH ADA & HIPPA REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE. #J-18808-Ljbffr OC URGENTCARE MEDICAL GROUP INCORPORATED