Cert Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Experience/Skills

Two years experience in physician's office or related experience, preferred, but not required

Urology experience preferred but not required

Background in medical-surgical nursing and immunizations

Knowledge of clinic function

Ability to work in conjunction with other clinic personnel

Knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services

Knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written reports

Required Licenses/Certifications

Medical Assistant Certification

CPR

Working Conditions

Clean, well-lighted working environment

Routine Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Escorts patient to exam rooms and assesses patients per clinic protocols

Obtains and thoroughly documents vital signs, chief complaint

Updates medication lists, and verifies allergies

Updates the patient's medical and social history, as appropriate

Prepares patient for examination and assists as necessary

Ensures that ordered tests results are in the patient record and available for Practitioner review at time of patient examination

Sends patient letter of intent to have prescribed orders completed if no record found in chart

Assures adequate patient records are maintained and transferred as requested

Obtains consent for procedures as directed

Collects lab specimens and prepares specimen for transport according to policy

Assists provider in procedures including but not limited to dressing changes, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, injections, and aspirations

Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique

Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization according to policy

Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and current clinical condition

Follows the five rights of medication administration in order to reduce the potential for error

Documents in the patient record all medication administered and tests performed in a timely and accurate manner. Charges appropriately

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and involves patient and family in education

Knowledgeable in growth and development principals and provides age appropriate care

Schedules patient for further testing as directed by the Practitioner

Keeps track of follow-up labs, wellness checks for future patient reminders

Maintains knowledge of rules and regulations governing the clinic

Phones-in prescription refills as directed by the Practitioner

Responds to emergency situations appropriately and immediately

Calls 911 as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Clinic Responsibilities

Ensures that exam rooms and patient accessible areas are safe and that likelihood of patient injury is reduced

Assures that examination rooms are full at all times and that patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner

Ensures that acutely ill or injured patients are triaged and seen first

Explains delays and waiting times to patients and families

Records all phone conversations and information given to the patient in the medical record to provide for clear communication among all clinic staff

Maintains knowledge of lab collection policy and procedures

Performs quality controls for tests and documents results as per policy

Monitors and records oxygen tanks monthly

Checks AED monthly. Records activity

Performs API QC during the year on all tests resulted at site

Checks for outdates on supplies and medications on an ongoing basis

Inventories medications upon receiving and disposing. Inventories, orders and manages the VFC medications

Documents accordingly

Monitors and records refrigerator temperatures daily

Participates in professional development and assumes responsibility for keeping knowledge of skills current

Office Responsibilities

Answers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers patient problems to Practitioner

Interacts professionally with patients and families. Exhibits ability to prioritize and organize work

Follows through on assigned tasks

Participates in departmental performance improvement activities by collecting, analyzing, and reporting data

Knowledgeable of and compliant with clinic policies and procedures

Exhibits cooperation and positive attitude and maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff

Completes incident reports and forwards to Practitioner when appropriate

Completes routine equipment checks and stock supplies

Orders supplies as needed

Monitors, orders, and stocks exam rooms with supplies as needed.

Part time/Day Shift (MWTH's) 48 hours/Biweekly