Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Medical Assistant to join our team! As a Medical Assistant, you will be preparing for each patient visit by viewing charts and notes before their arrival. The Medical Assistance performs daily task to ensure high-quality patient care, efficiency and compliance with clinical standards. This role includes supporting providers, and promoting a safe and organized clinical environment. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Responsibilities
·         Support Provider and Physician Assistants
·         Help train New Hires/ Students
·         Maintain policy compliance/workplace ethic
·         May need to adjust workloads, and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow
·         Check messages on back-office voicemail line
·         Faxes and scanning are complete - must be completed immediately / same day of visit
·         Make sure injections are logged appropriately
·         Room patients
·         Complete tasks / orders / procedures
·         Ensure all rooms are clean 
·         Clean instruments 
·         Keep supply list up to date on what is needed to order 
·         Make sure breaks times apply with state law
·         Check Schedule for the week to make sure we have supplies needed for appointment
·         Patient Vitals and Questions 
·         Diagnostic Testing
·         Spirometry
·         EKG
·         Wound Care
·         Ear Lavage
·         Order Labs / DME / Imaging
·         Referrals

Qualifications
·         Fluent Spanish strongly preferred
·         High school diploma or equivalent
·         EPIC experience preferred
·         New Grads with formal MA training at a credit school preferred

Skills and Competencies:

·         Strong communication

·         Excellent organization and time-management

·         Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced clinical setting

·         Knowledge of standard clinical protocols, safety protocols and infection control

·         Problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain professional under pressure