Medical Assistant I

Basic Function:

Maintains a well-organized and adequately stocked patient care unit. Assist the nursing staff to meet patient needs by providing a high level of clerical and technical support. Develops intra-interdepartmental relationships which supports nursing maintenance of the patient care environment. Performs specimen collection including Venipuncture and performs basic level lab testing, obtain patient V.S. and prepares patient to see provider.
Responsible for providing clerical and technical support to the Healthcare Center Office. Clerical functions to include but not limited to: reception, registration, scheduling, billing, processing and distribution of mail, and the forwarding of information and reports. Assist in maintaining medical records in a confidential manner. This position must provide customer friendly, courteous reception to clients and customers at all times. Must be able to work well in a team environment and posses excellent customer service skills with the ability to multitask.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience working in a hospital environment or physician practice preferred. Must be a graduate from a Medical Assistant program.

Responsibilitites:

• Coordinate and maintain an orderly distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Works with other members of the intra/interdepartmental team to provide a smooth patient care environment.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment for the patient.
• Provide safe, efficient, and organized care.
• Collect and identify laboratory specimens.
• Perform basic level lab testing and document proper quality control procedures and assist in proficiency testing.
• Perform technical skills for patient care. Skills may include: blood glucose monitoring; use of audioscope; Snellen eye testing; obtaining culture; electrocargiograms; CPR and assisting with primary care procedures.
• Conducts office protocols and procedures as described by the Office Manger.
• Participates in coordination of clerical duties and the objectives of the HealthCare Center.
• Demonstrates self development and participate in provision of safety practices for themselves and other members of the health care team.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures as out lined in the Exposure Control manual regarding standard precautions; bloodborne pathogen; disposal of needles; syringes and sharps; cleanup procedures for blood and body fluids spills; storage, handling and disposal of medical waste.
• Performance of electronic medical record (EMR) duties.
• Performance of care team duties.