MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Medical AssistantUnion General Hospital Clinics is looking for a Medical Assistant. The role involves assisting providers with evaluation, examination, and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.Reports To: Office Manager and Practice ManagerResponsibilities:Daily:Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to: weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.Reports any STAT findings to providerAnswers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family membersSchedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelinesAssists with any procedures the provider needs.Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.Administers injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelinesAbides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessaryMonthly:Assist with maintaining drug closet as assignedAssist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assignedPerform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and logParticipates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice ManagerOther duties and/or special projects as assignedRequired Education, Skills & Experience:Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant within family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required.Additional Skills and Experience:Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respectDisplays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitudeNeat and professional appearancePossesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need helpPlan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice ManagerWork under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely mannerCommunicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-personInterpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and proceduresMaintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organizationOccupational Exposure:Frequent exposure to blood and body fluidsFrequent exposure to hazardous materialExposure to communicable diseaseAppropriate protective equipment will be readily available and providedPhysical/Mental/Environmental Demands:Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.Drug Free Workplace:UGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.Equal Opportunity Employer:Union General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military, or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.