Medical Assistant

InnovaCare Management Services Company, LLC

InnovaCare Health is a dynamic physician lead healthcare provider pioneering change in value-based healthcare. We operate 40+ clinics with 1,100+ employees who share the mission, vision, and values that drive success in each of the communities we touch. Our goal isn’t just healthcare; it’s about promoting work-life balance and supporting the personal and professional goals of each employee to help them lead their best lives.

We are an organization strengthened by our diversity and inclusion. We strive to make an impact in the community through public health education, outreach, and our philanthropic endeavors that span beyond the doors of our facilities.

As we continue to grow, we want employees, like you, who value improving the lives of those they care for each day.

Job Summary  

The Medical Assistant (MA) participates in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant.  

 

Performs all duties at the expert level within the scope of a Medical Assistant’s practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non intravenous medication performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave. Fosters accountability for clinical practice and patient goals. 

Essential Job Functions  

Coordinates the clinic work activities and schedules, at one or multiple locations. May be required to travel to more than one facility. 

Administers clinic and InnovaCare Health policies and procedures in a consistent and timely manner. 

Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non intravenous medication performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs.  

Perform X-rays, where applicable 

Assist with scribing, where applicable 

Assist Case Manager with procedures 

Performs quality control checks on equipment.  

Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave.  

Fosters accountability for clinical practice and patient goals. 

Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner. Identifies when others’ documentation is incorrect and alerts clinic leadership.  

Coordinates patient care as directed by provider, and policies/procedures.  

Respects patient confidentiality always. Ensures others are also respecting patient confidentiality.  

Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks, and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments. Anticipates provider’s needs prior to patient encounter.  

Assists when new supplies are needed.  

Enforces medication policy. 

Creates and maintains an environment that supports infection prevention 

Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without  requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge  

Ensures that supplies are available, stock is inventoried, log data is accurate, and supplies are rotated.  

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