Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Job Summary The Medical Assistant is a professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics. Clinical Responsibilities Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties: Perform clinical procedures to include: Performing aseptic procedures Taking vital signs Preparing patients for the physician’s care Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections Observing and reporting patients signs or symptoms Administering basic first aid Assisting with patient examinations or treatments. Operating office medical equipment Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. Administering medication as directed by the physician ( Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation) Performing basic laboratory procedures. Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician. If a licensed physician is not on-site, a medical assistant is prohibited from performing the following: Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including: The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments Prohibited from completing Review of Systems in the EMR Prohibited from performing injections (medication and/or vaccines) Prohibited from administering medication(s) Medical Assistant Prohibited from performing aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc. The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care Evaluation of progress in relationship to the plan of care Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel has not demonstrated competence Additional Position Expectations and Responsibilities Act as first level contact for the providers and support staff in trouble shooting issues. Ensure patients are properly check-in for clinical visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Ensure patients are properly checked-out after every clinical visit and depart with required paperwork Schedule patients? appointments following company protocol. Ensures patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Ensures that external third-party documentation (i.e., labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent to scan as appropriate. Expected to complete 48-hour chart check and contacts patient/referral providers if further information is needed Expected to answer phones, check and returns voicemail messages in a timely manner. Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care Expected to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient need in a safe, timely manner Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports Expected to keep unit clean, restock rooms as needed, and assist with ordering supplies Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Completion of Medical Assistant training is required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required Must have good written and verbal communication skills Computer knowledge Preferred Qualifications At least one year of related work experience Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants Registered by the American Medical Technologists Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) a plus Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel Ability to reach with hands or arms Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients Relationship Reporting Reports to the Clinical Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr