Job Type Full-timeDescriptionWorks interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. Responsible for assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff so they may quickly and efficiently provide health care to patients, ensuring that the patient feels comfortable, confident and satisfied with their visit. Performs laboratory tests on patients in a safe and efficient manner maintaining quality control and adhering to Department of Health and CLIA legal requirements. Performs duties under the supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner.Responsibilities and Duties:
- After the patient signs in at the front desk and a superbill is generated, the Medical Assistant greets the patient and escorts them in for office visits with the physician or nurse practitioner, lab work, injections, chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy treatments.
- Transports patients safely using appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs.
- Assists patients with ambulation, transfers, and prepares the patients for examinations including un-dressing and dressing during their office visit.
- Obtains patient vital signs, height and weight. Documents the information by entering it into the electronic medical record, and on the continuation sheet.
- Ensures that exam rooms and physician offices are stocked with medical supplies, equipment and the appropriate paperwork.
- Observes the patient condition and immediately communicates changes/concerns to the physician, nurse practitioner or registered nurse.
- Responsible for checking the emergency equipment daily to ensure it remains is in good working condition.
- Follows emergency procedures including using CPR if necessary.
- Assists the physicians with exams.
- Set-up for bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and any other surgical and non-surgical procedures ordered for the patient.
- Assists with returning phone calls . May also phone in prescription refills under direct supervision.
Record Keeping:
- Maintain documentation of all in-office procedures in the patient's medical record.
- Assists in filing and maintaining medical records.
- Miscellaneous:
- Practices OSHA safety standards.
- Maintains Universal Precautions.
- Disposes of all biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
- Must comply with all State, Federal and Local Regulations.
- Must possess good analytical judgment and the ability to pay close attention to detail because small differences or changes in test substance or numerical readouts can be crucial to diagnosis.
- Must demonstrate good problem solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Conducts practice without discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, sexual preference, national origin or handicap.
- Demonstrates the ability to work well with peers while ensuring a strong cohesive team.
- Follows the chain of command appropriately when necessary.
- Respects and maintains the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information by adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Assists in filing and maintaining medical records.
- All other duties as assigned.
RequirementsEducation:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Certificates, Qualifications, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current Certification from an accredited program for Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant , Desired.
- Current CPR certification