Medical Assistant, Certified - Internal Medicine Physicians - Days - FT

Certified Medical Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the physician(s) in the clinic, the Certified Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient case management. The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in clinical and administrative functions.

Responsibilities:

• Performs patient care services
• Monitors patient flow to assure best use of physician time
• Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy, and safety
• Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam; Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
• Reports significant events and situations to healthcare provider
• Assists physician during any minor procedures as requested
• Administers appropriate medication as ordered by physician under their direct supervision
• Documents effectiveness of medication administered
• Completes appropriate laboratory tests, or prepares request forms for appropriate tests ordered by provider; Schedules as necessary
• Participates in patient/family teaching within knowledgeable areas
• Performs clinical and administrative functions
• Assures concise reporting and documentation of information
• Requests/sends medical records or test results from/to appropriate departments
• Gathers all laboratory test results and attaches to patient's chart per physician's request
• Completes scheduled and non-scheduled duties; Utilizes and accounts for all resources
• Cleans and stocks examination and minor procedure rooms for each patient and procedure per OSHA standards
• Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
• Prepares medical/procedural equipment for sterilization

Required Education: High School or GED and a Vocational/Technical Diploma from a medical assistant program.

Required Certification: Valid and current medical assistant certification from an accredited program (AAMA, AMT, NCCT, CCMA)

Experience: No requirement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of infection control and hygiene
• Basic understanding of computer operations and keyboarding, including electronic medical records
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Clerical skills
• Ability to interpret physicians order and carry them out as requested
• Ability to educate patients
• Ability to organize work and effectively maintain patient flow
• Must be patient/customer service oriented, projecting professionalism and sensitivity

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a healthcare environment. Exposure to chemicals which may be used in patient care.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift, push, pull and position patients or equipment. Frequent reaching, sitting walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling or everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job.