JOB TITLE
Medical Assistant
STATUS
Contracted As Needed 1099 with travel remibursement
LOCATION
Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Mason
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
Clinical Coordinator/Practice Manager
DATE LAST REVISED
08/2018
Medical Assistant Coordinator
Provides a broad range of clinical and clerical support services to patients and physicians within the Reproductive Endocrinology Department.
Software packages, computer, voicemail, telephone, calculator, faxes, etc.
DIRECTION EXERCISED
NONE
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Regular attendance is required Monday – Friday. Schedules may include weekends as assigned by each department manager with alternating weekdays off. Schedules are subject to change due to department needs. Should there be a need to change hours or a schedule, supervisors will discuss the change in advance of making the change unless there is an urgent situation requiring the change.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical setting for this position is:
X Indoor/office environment
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Other, please explain:_______________________
Describe other physical and environmental aspects of your job.
10% Excessive Noise 15% Operating Computer
45% Exposure to Hazards 5 % Extreme Temperatures
25% Other, please explain: walking/rooming patients
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ACTIVITY FREQUENCY
Bending, stooping, crouching X Daily OR ___ times per £Week £Month
Ascend, descend ___ number of stairs £Daily OR ___ times per £Week £Month
Move, lift 0-30 number of pounds X Daily OR ___ times per £Week £Month
Standing 50 % of time
Sitting 35-45 % of time
Lifting 5 % of time
Travel 0-10 % of time
Other, please explain:
- Exposed to a variety of unpleasant attitudes, personalities, and health reactions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Communicates, collaborates, and seeks out opportunities to provide service to patients, physicians, staff, and others in a courteous manner.
- Answers telephones, welcomes visitors, and provides/relays appropriate information.
- Provides phlebotomy services (blood draws) for patient labs.
- Provides clinical care consistent with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Telephones prescriptions to pharmacies as directed by physician.
- Documents patient care in patient medical record.
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Scrubs and assists physicians with IVF procedures.
- Schedules patients in an organized and efficient manner, utilizing knowledge of practice patterns and protocols to promote effective use of physicians while minimizing patient delays.
- Maintains inventory of clinical/office supplies.
- Schedules surgery (based on specific roll).
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Cleans and supplies exam rooms. Ensures sterility of procedure rooms and instruments. Assures compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, HIPAA, and other quality assurance standards.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and by attending educational programs and other related activities.
QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS
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Registered (RMA/CMA) graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- One year Medical Assistant experience required; One Year Nurse Technician experience required.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to deal with sensitive information requiring discretion and independent decision making.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work effectively and efficiently under deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
X Certification, please list: Medical Assistant or see below under Education and/or Experience.
Registered (RMA/CMA) graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program
This job description reflects the general details of the specific job identified and is not necessarily a complete listing of all the work requirements that may be involved in the job. All employment with The Fertility Center is at-will. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.
