Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantCoordinates and provides care for a group of patients spanning all age groups and cultures for a designated time frame using therapeutic means, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members while assuming responsibility and accountability for these patients. This is a Medical Assistant who has passed the state exam for MA certification.Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilityDemonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent patient experienceAbility to measure and document vitals, weight, and heightAbility to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family historyPrepares exam rooms between patient contactMaintains clinical competencyKnowledge and use of medical terminologyReviews, interprets, and manages clinical documentationEstablishes excellent rapport with patients including patient educationWorks collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented carePreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Knowledge and comfort managing prior authorization and referral processAbility to prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit formsAbility to assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policyFamiliarity with Cerner EMR environment and office workflowsCommitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient settingAbility to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standardsEducation/Training:High school diploma or equivalent is requiredGraduate of a two year accredited Medical Assistant program preferredMedical Assistant CertificateAge Specific Criteria:Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations:Must have the ability to perform essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must be able and available to float to other practice locations as needed with reimbursement for mileage.