Medical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Title : Medical Assistant Reports to : Clinical Services Director Overall Responsibility : Collaborates with and support team members to ensure a patient focused approach to care. Areas of responsibility (Tasks) : * Prepares patients for physician visits by taking vital signs, history, assessing risk factors and performing employer requested testing * Performs all diagnostic tests deemed appropriate by physician including but not limited to pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol tests, drug screens, audiograms, respirator fit tests, EKGs and phlebotomy * Collects and records health information findings of physical assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy * Assists and prepares employer paperwork for the providers * Assists providers with procedures as necessary * Assists in inventory and ordering of medical supplies * Assists with covering at other locations as necessary * Assists with tasks as directed by management Skills required : * Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in writing and verbally * Demonstrates personal responsibility, integrity and ability to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA * Demonstrates attention to detail, good nursing judgment and ability to multi-task * Ability to work as part of a team and follow company protocols & safety policies and procedures. * Demonstrates basic computer skills with Windows, Microsoft office programs, HealthWorks HER and other software as needed Experience/Education required : * Completes employer required trainings in a timely manner * Subscribes to the ODAPC list serve and reviews all updates