Medical Assistant III (Town and Country) - Pediatrics Ambulatory Care

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position functions as a Medical Assistant in the department, prepares and maintains exam rooms, collects patient forms and medical records, maintains EMR, assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office. The Medical Assistant III acts as the primary clinic resource in a multi-specialty clinic; is able to anticipate and meet the needs of patients, providers, and team members.

Job Description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care Duties                                                                                      

• Interacts directly with patients in the clinical office and completes clinical tasks which may include obtaining vital  signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy, and performance of CLIA waived tests, for example, HgbA1C testing, pregnancy tests, etc. Documents appropriately in EMR.
• Prepares  for  office  hours  by ensuring  each  exam  room  is  clean  and  adequately stocked.
• Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests
• May administer medications under the order of physician or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and IM and subcutaneous injections)
• May assist with renewal of standing orders (lab, radiology) in EMR per department guidelines.

Communication and Documentation                                                         

• Directs patient flow and documents room assignment in EMR.
• Routes  phone  messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
• Assists  with  care  coordination  by  doing  tasks  outlined  under  the  department guidelines such as scheduling diagnostic procedures, reviewing portal status, monitoring patient waiting time in room with follow-up with patient if greater than 30 minutes.
• Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely mann<