Medical Assistant

Description

The Medical Assistant (MA) reports to the Clinic Manager and supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings; assists in the examination and treatment of patients in a fast pace Primary Care setting. The Medical Assistant maintains patient flow to ensure patient care is provided in an orderly and timely manner. Four 10 hours days. 

Responsibilities:

· Performs routine clinical tasks.

· Completes patient intake, document immunizations on logs, and processes all orders in NextGen, electronic health record.

· Assists with visual and/or audio screenings and documentation thereof.

· Assists with minor procedures.

· Prepares forms related to patient care and services.

· Prepares exams room for providers.

· Coordinates referral with referral clerks.

· Processes prior authorizations for medications.

· Prepares and administers vaccines.

· Completes prescription refills utilizing standing orders/per provider.

· Sterilizes and cleans instruments. Maintains the sterilization inventory.

· Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.

· Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

· Must follow Scope of Practice for Certified Medical Assisting as outlined in the Official California Code of Federal Regulations.

· Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as they pertain to position including; HIPAA, sexual harassment, scope of practice, OSHA, etc.

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent computer skills, preferably with Windows, including Microsoft Office Suite

· Excellent telephone and communication skills

· Must possess excellent organizational, writing, and verbal skills.

· Ability to work independently, set priorities, and work well under pressure.

· Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

· Ability to demonstrate superior professionalism when dealing with patients, subordinates, colleagues, community members and vendors.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· Medical Assistant Diploma from an accredited institution.

· Back Office Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in an FQHC setting

· Knowledge of traditional, cultural and spiritual practices of the diverse AI/AN community, as well as ability to work with other racially, culturally, ethnically, and financially diverse populations.

· Bilingual

· Experience with Nextgen or other electronic health record system.

· Active certification from a Medical Assistant Certifying Board (Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).

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