Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Duties include:

• Assists the Provider as requested.
• Escorts patient to the exam room.
• Obtains complete and accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, weight, and height, appropriate for the patient's chief complaint, prior to the clinician seeing the patient.
• Performs spirometry tests, six-minute walk tests, administers injections/medications as directed by the Provider
• Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• Assists in patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after-care instructions as instructed by the Provider.
• Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients.
• Triages incoming documents, as assigned, and thoroughly processes documents at first touch following protocol.
• Ensures all pertinent information is in the chart prior to the patient's appointment (i.e. labs, xrays, etc.)
• Ensures all documents are appropriately labeled and classified within the electronic medical record.
• Communicates with patients using secure patient portal and assists patients with any portal log-in issues.
• Maintains related medical equipment and supplies.
• May be required to travel to other clinics when needed.

Other Medical Assistant responsibilities include:

• Answers patient sick calls and schedules appointments.
• Follows Clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy call backs in a timely manner.
• Gathers appropriate documents and signatures necessary to assist the Provider in making treatment decisions.
• Relays Provider instructions/orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities via phone, fax, or mail.
• Labels and uploads test results in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Effectively works with peers to ensure all Provider schedules run efficiently and that patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Ensures all medication cabinets are locked at the end of each workday.
• Attends/participates in Clinic meetings.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus.
• Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with an EMR preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and other correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Valid California driver's license and automobile insurance. Ability to drive to different clinics.