Medical Assistant, II Bilingual (66433)

Department: Clinical

Position:  Medical Assistant II - Bilingual                                                                                                                                   

Employee Category:  Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship:  Practice Administrator

Character first Qualities:

• Attentiveness- Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration.
• Cautiousness- Knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions.
• Compassion- Investing whatever is necessary in healing the hurts of others.
• Dependability- Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
• Initiative- Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant assists their assigned Providers with patient examinations, pre-visit questions, treatments and procedures as directed by the Provider, while maintaining an efficient flow of patients through the clinic.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Greets and welcomes patients.  Escorts patient to the appropriate location for pre-examination information gathering.
2. Inquiries about any self-referrals, recent ER visits or hospitalizations and requests reports from appropriate sources, documenting all information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
3. Measures and records patient specific information: height, weight, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry (Sp02) and head circumference as appropriate.  Accurately records all measurements and information gathered in patient’s EMR.
4. Documents patient’s stated chief complaint in EMR.
5. Administers medications and injections under provider’s directions and documents in EMR.
6. Reviews assigned Telephone Encounters within the EMR in a timely manner.
7. Administers immunizations under Provider’s direction, including providing Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and follow-up. Updates vaccine information in Oklahoma State Immunization Information System (OSIIS) and patient’s EMR accurately.
8. Prepares and restocks supplies in each examination room(s) daily and swiftly prepares rooms for subsequent patients.
9. Assists providers in physical exams and procedures as directed.
10. Participates in training programs to improve patient care, such as learning and practicing evidence- based practice approaches to care.
11. Addresses the needs of patients and families in the health center. 
12. Considers cultural sensitivity and utilizes effective communication skills.
13. Disposes of contaminated items in accordance to Variety Care policy.
14. Follows “Universal Precautions” for safety regulations; uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as task on hand requires.
15. Follows the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and VARIETY CARE policies and procedures as they relate to privacy and confidentiality.
16. Complies with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommendations for the workplace.
17. Coordinates with referral clerks to arrange referrals outside of Variety Care, as requested by the provider. Advises patient accordingly and answers simple questions regarding the referral.
18. Communicates with community organizations, health plans, facilities and specialists to obtain test and referral results.  Responsible for quickly conveying high priority results to Provider.
19. Assists with medical emergencies as directed by Provider.
20. Supports plan of care and patient education in line with provider’s recommendations.
21. Occasionally travels to other Variety Care health centers and provides back-up coverage as directed by Practice Administrator when necessary. Mileage is reimbursed as per policy.
22. Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety