Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Patient Experience Manager and in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as this practice’s protocols, the Medical Assistant works closely with and as specifically directed by the Physician/Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (“Provider”) to facilitate in a safe, respectful and friendly fashion, the examination and care of patients.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Verifying each patient’s identity against all records and reports to be reviewed/documented during the visit
• Documenting a brief narrative outlining the patient’s reason for the visit
• Taking and charting the patient’s vital signs in accordance with established practices
• Administering injections, nebulizer therapies, electrocardiograms, etc., as ordered by the Provider and recording in an accurate fashion in patient’s charts the delivery of such services
• Tracking and relaying to patients, as directed by the Provider, the results of labs and diagnostic studies
• Sending medication orders to pharmacies as ordered by the Provider
• Performing venipunctures and preparing specimens for transport to outside laboratories; Performing waived laboratory testing in the office as ordered by the Provider
• Ensuring at all times the order and cleanliness of each examination room and laboratory facilities
• Performing routine inventories and replenishing medical supplies and disposables maintained in each examination room and laboratory in accordance with established levels
• Covering, as directed, the responsibilities of other staff who are away on meal breaks or scheduled/unscheduled absences
• Performing other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS/EDUCATION:
• Proficient ability to develop positive professional and business relationships with patients, co-workers and Providers
• Well-developed technical competencies, attention to detail, and ability to follow up in a timely manner
• An appropriate level of skill as this relates to the preparation of and the entering of data into electronic medical records
• Attention to detail and accuracy in entering patient data, maintaining medical records, communicating with patients, giving injections and administering related medical procedures, and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis’
• Well-developed time and task management skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This work requires light to medium physical exertion. The working conditions associated with the performance of this job are characteristic of those found in a normal officer environment. Hazards include potential exposure to blood- and/or airborne biological pathogens and infectious diseases.