Job Posting TitleMedical Assistant Job Description Medical Assistant Job Summary The Medical Assistant is a professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. This practitioner assists with patient care management and executes administrative and clinical procedures. Competence in the field also requires that a medical assistant adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize, and respond to emergencies and demonstrate professional characteristics. Clinical Responsibilities Under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties: • Perform clinical procedures to include: • Performing aseptic procedures • Taking vital signs • Preparing patients for the physician’s care • Performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections • Observing and reporting patients signs or symptoms • Administering basic first aid • Assisting with patient examinations or treatments. • Operating office medical equipment • Collecting routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. • Administering medication as directed by the physician (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation) • Performing basic laboratory procedures. • Performing office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician. If a licensed physician is not on-site, a medical assistant is prohibited from performing the following: • Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including: • The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments • Prohibited from completing Review of Systems in the EMR • Prohibited from performing injections (medication and/or vaccines) • Prohibited from administering medication(s) Medical Assistant • Prohibited from performing aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc. • The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments • Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care • Evaluation of progress in relationship to the plan of care • Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel has not demonstrated competence Additional Position Expectations and Responsibilities • Act as first level contact for the providers and support staff in trouble shooting issues. • Ensure patients are properly check-in for clinical visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR) • Ensure patients are properly checked-out after every clinical visit and depart with required paperwork • Schedule patients appointments following company protocol. • Ensures patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) • Ensures that external third-party documentation (i.e., labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent to scan as appropriate. • Expected to complete 48-hour chart check and contacts patient/referral providers if further information is needed • Expected to answer phones, check and returns voicemail messages in a timely manner. • Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner • Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions • Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos • Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care • Expected to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient need in a safe, timely manner • Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports • Expected to keep unit clean, restock rooms as needed, and assist with ordering supplies • Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team • Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required • Completion of Medical Assistant training is required • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required • Must have good written and verbal communication skills • Computer knowledge Preferred Qualifications • At least one year of related work experience • Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants • Registered by the American Medical Technologists • Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) a plus Physical Requirements • Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time • Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel • Ability to reach with hands or arms • Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time • Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients Relationship Reporting • Reports to the Clinical Manager