Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

Medical Assistant / Health Care Assistant

Support Staff

Working/Functional Title

Medical Assistant

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of registered nurse, performs a full range of duties as a Medical Assistant. Typical duties include rooming patients and obtaining basic treatment information; performing various screening tests in order to prepare patients for physical examinations; administering vaccinations; documenting patients chief complaint, vital signs, current medications and allergies in electronic medical record; performing lab work; and preparing supplies/equipment for patient exams including sterilization for minor surgical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess patients in a time-efficient manner, obtaining and documenting accurate information, using appropriate forms, assuring all necessary information is available for provider.
• Perform treatments/procedures requested by providers (i.e. EKG, dressing changes, immunizations, etc.) and document appropriately.
• Assist providers with routine exam and minor surgeries Function as a primary care staff member in the ordering of Student Health Service supplies and help with restocking of supplies as needed.
• Prepare exam or minor surgery rooms with correct equipment and supplies for provider utilization.
• When assigned to different clinic areas, assume responsibilities consistent with guidelines.
• Exhibit proper handling of blood and bodily fluids.
• Provide high quality health care to patients in other Olin clinics as needed.
• Maintain Basic Life Support and Compliance certifications Assist in developing, monitoring, and implementing Quality Improvement Standards as it pertains to medical assisting.
• Understands the team concept and displays a willingness to work as a team member and take direction as needed from the RN and provide support to our providers.
• Maintain certification for Medical Assistant.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. May require knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems. Requires certification as a medical assistant.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Microsoft products, Outlook email and calendar functions, Athena EHR, and HIPAA/Fraud compliance. Critical decision making skills while under stress. Excellent interpersonal skills needed to interact with patients, physicians and nursing staff. Experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. Knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover letter

Copy of licensure/certification

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of Flex Period

11 months performing work and 1 month of unpaid leave annually.

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Summary of Health Risks

This position works in a clinical setting often within three feet of patients.