Medical Assistant

Position Summary:  

The Medical Assistant assists the physician(s) in preparing patients to be examined, and for setting up the examining rooms. 

The client is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery.

Sets up the examining rooms and prepares patients to be seen by the medical provider

Performs routine back office clinical tasks as follows:

Vital signs, chief complaints

Simple Lab: HET, AU, UPT, EKG and others as needed

Keeps instruments and examining rooms clean and orderly

Sterilizes instruments

Knowledgeable about daily procedures as per available protocols

Assisting providers during scope exams or procedures

Assists in obtaining data or reports for keeping monthly statistics

Assists in other supportive services as necessary for the orderly flow of patients, such as, keeping charts orderly, assists in pulling and filing charts, as needed

Attends regular staff meetings

Assists patients with filling out questionnaires

Is knowledgeable about immunization schedules workflow protocols, safe administration techniques , storage and handling ,correct IZ documentation, and collects appropriate data for entry into the computer for follow-up of immunizations

Assists with tracking and rescheduling of patients as per protocol

Is knowledgeable about patient education handouts

Comply with client HIPAA, and Privacy’s Policies

Participate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home

Perform duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach

Performs other duties as assigned

 

High school degree or equivalent required 

Possession of a Medical Assistant Certificate or a certificate of completion or degree from an accredited medical assisting program is required 

Fluent in English/Spanish and computer skills a plus

A minimum of two years experience working as a medical assistant in a health care setting

Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs required

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time required

Excellent organizational and customer service skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions and learn new procedures quickly

Ability to stay calm while working quickly and with a high degree of accuracy

Flexibility, initiative, and reliability

Knowledge of & ability to work with the American Indian community & other minority populations

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to function independently and as a team member within diverse environments as well as with a diverse staff composition

Demonstrated ability to perform multiple administrative functions simultaneously in an accurate, organized, & efficient manner. Ability to multitask & thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

Ability to carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical & professional manner and demonstrate good judgment