Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantPrepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information. Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/Quality Improvement measures. Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. Assists the Physician/Advanced Practice Professional with procedures. Administers routine medications under Physician/APP orders. Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times, and referrals. Refers questions to Registered Nurses and Physician/APP per scope of practice guidelines and relays information back to patient as directed. Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow. May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following is required: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA), NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT), RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from National Healthcare Workers Association (NHCWA), NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (NRMA). Education Required: High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree in Medical Assisting preferred. Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program required. Experience Required: 1 yr experience preferred. Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of patients team members and physicians. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding navigation within a windows operating system and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems. Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience. Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday. Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds or when patient is unable to assist with lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other team member when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills. Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluids. Will be required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.