Medical Assistant MA Comprehensive Care Center PRN
Medical Assistant MA Comprehensive Care Center PRN
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Job Description
The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Care Managers with patient care performing appropriate procedures and preparing rooms & equipment. The MA is also responsible for maintaining records assisting with frontoffice activities as available and interacting in a professional friendly manner with patients & family members physicians staff and visitors.
JOB TASK LIST
1. Escorts patients to rooms takes and records accurate history (if needed) and vitals in the appropriate medical record. Promptly reports changes or abnormalities to Physician/Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
2. Assists Physician/Nurse/Practitioner/Physician Assistant with examinations assists with procedures as requested. Perform venipuncture as needed.
3. Cleans exam rooms and maintains equipment by proper cleaning and care per OSHA guidelines. Keeps exam rooms properly stocked with medical supplies laboratory supplies forms and other materials needed.
4. Triages phone calls documents information from patients via telephone and translates information to physicians for response. Places return calls as directed by physicians.
5. Calls pharmacies to refill prescriptions under the direction of a physician.
6. Assists individuals who have difficulty in moving or walking safely using appropriate body mechanics.
7. Performs lab procedures with competence and adherence to protocol for quality control and actual testing. Provides appropriate instruction on specimen collection to patient.
8. Explains procedures to patients answers questions appropriately or refers the person to the appropriate team member.
9. Complies with established departmental policies for attendance punctuality procedures and safety. Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
10. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
11. Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician.
12. Maintains adequate CPR.
13. Assist with front office duties as needed including but not limited to telephones filing scheduling patient phone calls chart preparation etc.
14. Maintains high personal standards for customer satisfaction productivity learning cooperation responsiveness communication and optimism.
15. Participates in performance improvement/Culture of Excellence activities to improve service and interdepartmental communications.
16. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
Education & Training:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) is preferred.
- Must have either one (1) year of previous related experience or have graduated from an accredited program within the last 12 months.
- BLS is also required.
Work Orientation & Experience:
- Previous work experience is preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills maintaining appropriate and professional conduct.
- Ability to complete work in an established timeframe and demonstrate the willingness to perform other duties to assist the team effort for the benefit of patients providers and fellow team members.
- Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients may be required.
- Exhibit working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures involved in administering routine and special treatments to patient that are applicable to work performed.
- Working knowledge of infection prevention procedures and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinical office setting.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients providers and fellow team members
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
