General Summary:

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for providing patient care in a medical office setting under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. This position assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the policies and procedures of the practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and organize the procedure room equipment, instruments, and supplies as required for various procedures
• Take care of specimens, prepare, check, and monitor medications, and assist with dressings
• Set up a sterile and sanitary environment, and maintain the sterile field for the patient during procedures
• Follow relevant safety and sanitation guidelines
• Order, stock and restock medical supplies
• Inspect, replace, and sterilize medical instruments
• Complete referrals and authorizations as needed.
• Handle patient calls
• Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
• Obtain medical history, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information in patient’s chart.
• Collect samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Assists physicians with procedures and injections.
• Evaluate daily schedules to ensure adequate supplies.
• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the practice.
• Adheres to the HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Utilizes electronic health record for tasks assigned.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Current certification as a medical assistant.
• Two or more years working as a medical assistant.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical, and administrative staff.
• Ability to work well independently and be detailed-oriented, but also interact well with a team.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency in relevant computer hardware and software, as well as EMR systems, and other standard medical office equipment.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves standing, bending, crouching or stooping approximately 75 percent of the day, walking or sitting the remainder. Ability to push, pull or lift objects greater than 50 pounds.