Medical Assistant, Family Practice

Medical Assistant, Family Practice

Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage Periodic - As Needed Category Nursing - Clinic

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting patients in collaboration with the provider and other members of the health care team with all clinical services available at the clinic. Clinical responsibilities of the Medical Assistant to include patient intake, documenting medical history, vital signs, preparing and administering injections and vaccinations, EKG's, performing CLIA waived lab testing, and perform additional medical services that fall within the scope of practice of the MA.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients.
• Gathers pertinent health data through physical assessments and biological samples.
• Collects specimens utilizing proper technique for laboratory analysis. Performs point of care testing for all testing done in clinic. Provides patient care as directed by physician or advanced practice clinician and is able to make skilled judgements based on patient presentation and protocols in place.
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family interactions/responses, medications dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical record.
• Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor surgical procedures in the clinic setting.
• Ensures all patient information is in accurate locations of the patient chart for quality reporting and data extraction purposes.
• Coordinate and manage care of patients seen by provider including but not limited to following up and tracking testing, referrals.
• Stays informed of insurance requirements and guidelines for patient care. Performs prior authorizations and acts as patient advocate.
• Regularly monitors patients as appropriate to promote wellness and health maintenance including preventative and chronic care.
• Participates in the development of the plan of care with other team members and safely implements that plan.
• Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials and communicating provider advice/instructions.
• Schedules, coordinates and communicates referrals to specialist and services ordered by the provider.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience:
  • Minimum Required Experience: Ability to multi-task, good organization skills, effective communication skills.
  • Preferred Experience: 12-year experience working in a clinic setting
• Education:

• Minimum Required Education: Completion of an accredited Clinical Medical Assistant Program

• Licenses:
  • Minimum Required Licenses: N/A

• Preferred Licenses: N/A

• Certifications:
  • Minimum Required Certifications: BLS Certification, First Aid Certification
  • Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant