08/03/2021
We are looking for a qualified and certified Medical Assistant to join our practice!
Medical Assistant Job Duties Include (but not limited to):
• Participates in the care of the patient, under the direct supervision of the Physician and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collects patient information and assessment data.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight and height, SAO2.
• Reports assessment findings to practitioner, and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner.
• Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on initial data collection.
• Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical and medication data.
• Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Organizes patient care activities based on assessment findings.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures common to the practice in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures. These procedures would include IM and SubQ injection, EKG, phlebotomy, PFT, ear irrigation, etc.
• Appropriately obtains (urine, sputum, etc) and manages specimens, including: labeling, order maintenance, notification to billing, etc.
• Identifies patient’s need for additional information, and refers to appropriate health care resources.
• Assists patients to exam room and prepares patients for examination.
• Assists patients in wheelchairs with transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, forms and equipment.
• Recognizes patient care trends affecting unit supplies and notifies office manager.
• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinic and exam area according to the infection control guidelines.
• Performs delegated tasks, which includes requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, and directing patient flow.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Problem solves obstacles to throughput process and notifies manager and patients of wait time.
Medical Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a AAMA accredited Medical Assistant training program.
• Must have current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Certification as a Medical Assistant by the AAMA.
