Medical Assistant (Central Austin)

Kind Clinic Medical Assistant

The Kind Clinic Medical Assistant will aid with the delivery of patient care during the respective clinic hours of operation. This role will report to the Clinic Administrator.

Core Functions:

• Effectively room and prepare patients for clinic visit.
• Obtain and record patient medical histories, including allergies, family, social and surgical history and other information for medical records.
• Acquire vital signs.
• Assist with phlebotomy and lab specimen processing as needed during clinic hours of operation.
• Dispense medication and provide STI treatments to include injections in accordance with clinician directive and existing Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs).
• Act as a liaison between the laboratory, clinician, and patients.
• Evaluate provider requests for accuracy and completeness, orders, verify labeling/identification, and follow appropriate protocol in handling specimens.
• Thoroughly clean/stock exam rooms.
• Assist clinic staff and Clinic Administrator in monitoring inventory levels and verifies receipt of supplies in accordance with established policies and procedure.
• Utilize and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation.
• Complete annual clinical competencies.
• Maintain a system of confidentiality according to clinic's policies and procedures and per HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in staff planning, in-service, and other meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators:

1. Adherence to all clinical and administrative protocols for role.
2. Adherence to all privacy and ethical protocols of organization
3. Participation in continuous improvement initiatives