About this role
Description 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, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant may undertake the following duties: • Perform clinical procedures to include o Aseptic procedures o Taking vital signs o Preparing patients for the provider’s care o Perform venipunctures and non-intravenous injections o Observing and reporting patient’s signs and/or symptoms o Administering basic first aid o Assisting with patient examinations or treatments o Operating office medical equipment o Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider o Administering medications as directed by the provider (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculations) o Performing basic laboratory procedures o Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the provider If a licensed provider is not on-site, the medical assistant is prohibited from performing the following: • Performing injections (medications and/or vaccines) • Administering medications
Medical Assistant • Prohibited from performing 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 checked in and out for clinical visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) • Schedule follow up appointments for patients per provider’s direction • Ensure patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via the EMR • Schedule surgical bookings • Ensure that external third-party documentation (i.e. labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent to scan as appropriate • Answer phones, check and return voicemail messages within 24 hrs. • Respond to all correspondence and tasks via email, letter, fax and EMR communication within 48 hrs. • Have knowledge of Universal Precautions and National Patient Safety Goals • Be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care • Participate as a multi-disciplinary team within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient needs in a professional, safe and timely manner • Complete all necessary documentation to include but limited to necessary documentation, lab logs, sample medication logs, refrigerator temp logs, and reports • Keep Pod clean, restocking rooms as needed and assist with ordering supplies • Communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team • Other duties as assigned
Requirements High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Good written and verbal communication skills Computer knowledge Preferred Qualifications One year related work experience Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants Registered by the American Medical Technologists Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Navajo) Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel Ability to reach with hands or arms Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extend periods of time Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients Relationship Reporting Reports Directly to the Clinical Supervisor