Medical Assistant-Medical Outpatient

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Responsible for knowing and following all clinical policy and procedure and accreditation requirements including documentation of all patient information accurately and timely into EHR.
• Complete intake interview for new and returning patients.
• Participates in daily huddles; works with care team to ensure pre-visit preparation including culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Prepare patients for medical exams consistent with reason for visit; assist provider with exams, as requested.
• Perform related duties necessary to ensure quality patient care as requested by supervisor, including addressing barriers to care when the patient has not met treatment goals.
• Process all tasks, route task appropriately in a timely manner.
• Administer adult vaccines at the direction of a provider.
• Perform screening tests; safely and accurately draw blood; complete standing orders.
• Schedule patients for follow-up appointments based on established protocol, identified need and availability of appointments; follow-up with patients who must keep important appointments.
• Clean and stock exam rooms, disinfect exam room tables, treatment and lab surfaces daily; empty, bag and remove all biohazard waste from clinical area

• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must be able to, read, write, comprehend verbal and written instructions, file alphabetically and use office machines
• Ability to communicate effectively with, provide information to, and respond to questions from employees, clients, visitors and all outside providers.
• Minimum of (6) months’ experience in an MA role.
• Ability to navigate and enter data into an electronic health record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.