Job summary
The Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant works as part of the medical office team performing clinical duties to meet the goal of providing excellent primary health care.
Summary of essential job functions
· Chart patients height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, head circumference, vision test, hearing test
· Support patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications; authorizing drug refills as directed; phoning in prescriptions to pharmacies; and administering injections (immunizations, antibiotics, allergy)
· Ensure that patient rooms are clean and restocked for next patient
· Follow-up with lab/x-ray orders
· Chart EPSDT early development
· Assist with casting, circumcisions, and suturing, change dressings
· Perform catheterizations (male & female)
· Make follow-up appointments (both internal and external)
· Document all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, presenting and previous conditions, hospital data in the medical record
· Complete necessary medical forms
· Obtain medical reports from other offices and hospitals
· Ensure the Medicaid report for vaccines is processed
· Take nurse calls
· Set up for procedures, circumcisions, etc.
· Know vaccine schedule and be able to assist provider when vaccines are needed
· Input vaccines in to Immtrac when time permits
· Assist provider with medical exams and prescriptions
· Call prescriptions in to pharmacy
· Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential
· Counsel patients regarding diagnoses
· Assist in properly training new employees
· Travel to satellite offices as needed.
· Other related duties as assigned.
Abilities required
· Ability to sit up and/or stand for 8 hours daily
· Maintain confidentiality in matters regarding the Clinic, its patients and employees
· Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
· Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
· Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
· Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
· Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
· Ability to communicate effectively with others clearly and concisely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.50 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
