Medical Assistant
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JOB SUMMARY :Responsible to provide general direct and indirect patient care duties, in the clinic setting, under the direct supervision of a physician.Key Responsibilities:* Intake of patients, verify and record clinical data and health information.* Administer clinical quality measures and update medical records.* Use appropriate interventions and strategies considering culture, language, age, gender, and other factors.* Demonstrate knowledge of the medical assistant scope of practice and incorporate holistic patient-centered, team-based care.* Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure the functionality of practice operations and provide excellent patient care.* Monitor practice schedules for changes or updates.* Assist with walk-in and scheduled clinic visits.* Monitor the environment for compliance with continual accreditation readiness.* Guide patients through the healthcare system, ensuring they arrive at appointments on time and prepared.* Provide emotional support related to the patient's clinical situation in accordance with the patient's plan of care.* Serve as a patient advocate, assisting patients in navigating the care continuum to facilitate effective, quality care and improved patient satisfaction and outcomes.* Assist with referrals to appropriate specialists for diagnosis or treatment.* Adhere to the limitations of the medical assistant role, including not triaging patients, not providing care prior to provider evaluation, and not identifying as a nurse.* May float to other areas when not needed in the assigned area.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE : 1-year preferred healthcare experience.EDUCATION : High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a medical assistant program is beneficial. This position may qualify for a training assignment, with conditions stated in writing at the time of hire.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY : Enrollment in medical assistant training program (company provided) with certification required at the end of the training period.