MEDICAL ASSISTANT JOB SUMMARY

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of provider. Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, drape and position patients, hand equipment, supplies, and instruments to provider. Takes vital signs, visions PAMS, assists with treatments, maintains equipment, visual fields and inventory supplies, including EMR, patient scheduling, charge slips and routine patient instruction and knowledge of CPR.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Duties:

Administer medical questionnaires directly to Clinic Staff, Patients as well as any visitors entering job sites
Administer and interpret the temperature of an individual utilizing forehead, tympanic and/or oral thermometers according to manufacturer’s instructions and CDC guidance for personal protection
Reporting cases of positive and negative responses according to established protocols
Communicate findings directly to the Leads as required
Document findings and results of the Medical Screening
Make changes in the appointment type as needed basis depending on findings and results while having polite, but clear communication with the patients about the changes
Don and Doff PPE as required within the protocol for performing medical screening as needed basis
Patient Relations
Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients
Clearly informs patient the name of provider who will render services
Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services
Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered
Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered
Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records
Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed
Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations
Assists patient to room
Looks after patient's comfort while on premises
Maintains availability to examining Provider as needed.
Accurately performs visual testing and on-site testing.
Accurately file all patients' lab results, x-ray, EKG, SCANS and all miscellaneous documents after doctor signs off
Assists providers in all medical examinations
Collection of all specimens, including cultures, for laboratory processing
Assists in minor surgery, positioning and draping patient, passing instruments
Inventory, Ordering, Facility Maintenance
Screens telephone calls for referral and takes messages for provider
Under the direction of the provider an MA may administer injections of scheduled drugs, including narcotic medications, only if the dosage is verified by the provider prior and the injection is intradermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular.
Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.
Updates and maintains required logs
Translates for provider and office staff as requested
Assists in preparation of office for a site review and audit
Performs tasks under the direction of provider and management
Calls in prescriptions or prescription refills under the direction of the provider
Performs related work as required
Maintains patient care areas as follows:
- Cleans (daily) all community areas

- Cleans immediately following infectious exposure

- Inventories supplies daily and orders as appropriate

- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Provide reproductive health counseling ( title X services )
Participate in huddles with provider MA team
Conducting chart prep (to ensure that patients file are complete for patient care on day of appointment, including Standing Order Sets based on Clinical Guidelines)
Motivational interviewing
Administrative Duties:

Schedules appointments
Registers patient data in computer
Sends appropriate information to various departments and medical offices
Organizational Activities:

Knows rules and procedures for request for Information.
Knows rules and procedures for release of information.
Acquires appropriate signatures.
Ascertains that Provider or manager is aware of request for information.
Submits appropriate information per above procedure.
Reports equipment or supply needs to Administrator.
Reports malfunctioning equipment.
Maintains general office equipment, i.e., Xerox, typewriters, Computer, Printers, CPR carts, emergency supply and auxiliary services
Marketing Activities:

Maintains computerized files of patients, including updated names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
Conducts mailings to patients.
Performs calls to patients for recall purposes.
Attends health fairs/events.
Plans for event and prepares necessary items required to conduct successful event.
Communicates effectively with event attendees, explains services, and schedules appointments.
Works with Management in creating/reviewing necessary collateral materials.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or its equivalent
Medical Assistant Certificate
2 years experience preferred
CPR Certified
Certification through AAMA preferred
Must speak Spanish or Armenian

MEDICAL ASSISTANT PAY RATE: $19-22 hourly

MEDICAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental and Vision – 100% paid by Employer
Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment – 100% paid by Employer
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401K
401K Matching
Flexible Spending Account
Fringe
Supplemental Insurance