Clinic & Injection Room Medical Assistant

Description

Job Title: Clinic & Injection Room Medical Assistant

Work Schedule:  Full-Time office hours are generally M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with evenings and overtime, as needed. 

Employment Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly 

Status: Full-Time

Travel Required for Position: Yes, occasionally to Jefferson City

Position Summary

The Clinic & Injection Room Medical Assistant is responsible for demonstrating knowledge and application of job duties within scope of practice and functions under the direction of their manager(s) and/or Director(s); respectfully interacts with all levels of staff; provides direct care during assigned duty hours; participates in department activities; promotes independence; adherence to the attendance policy; encourages socialization; advocates for the quality of life of our patients while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards; supports the company’s core values.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Clinic MA:

Get rooms ready for patients and prepare for allergy testing each morning

Calibrate PFT sensor daily

Escort patients to a treatment room and prepare them for the doctor’s visit

Assist the doctor with skin testing and other procedures as ordered

Send prescriptions, complete asthma care plans and discharge summaries

Complete documentation in the EMR system

Prepare and administer any medications requested by the doctor

Pulmonary function testing, FeNO testing, and peak flow monitoring

Patient education regarding medications and environmental control

Prepare and administer nebulized medication and patient education (if needed)

Scan testing sheets

Schedule appointments for outpatient procedures

Administer allergy injections and complete all duties of the shot room

Keep clinical area and exam rooms organized and stocked with supplies

Keep samples and sample bags stocked on shelves

Communicate with injection room staff when emergency medications are used and need to be reordered

Check refrigerator temperatures daily and log on chart

Complete all tasks in Triage when scheduled

Prepare patient information folders and Environmental Control packets

Prepare I.D. and scratch trays

Shut down and plug in computers (pack, if needed), and plug in otoscopes at end of day

Transport supplies (box) to and from satellite offices, as needed

Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures

Cover Injection Room and/or Front Offices, as needed

Train new staff, as needed, or directed

Other relevant duties as assigned by Manager and/or Director

Work with Healix & Specialty pharmacies to process Biologics/IVIG prescriptions and forms: 

Track shipments and inventory of Biologics 

Obtain prior authorizations as needed 

Cross train for Triage Nurse position and cover, as needed

Run and maintain Emerald22, as needed

Order supplies, as necessary, through the approved clinic procedure

Injection Room MA:

Prepare the injection room area each morning

Administer allergy injections

Re-stock area as needed and order supplies

Re-order vials in a timely manner

Organize refrigerated vials in appropriate bins

Log daily refrigerator temperatures

Monitor shot cards monthly and discard expired vials

Ensure that consent forms are signed; explain shot room policies to new patients

Education of patients in first injection policy

Maintain and follow HIPAA policies and procedures

Stay the required 30 minutes after last injection is given before lunch or the end of the day

Clean toy and lobby area

Knowledge of all medications and IT treatment

Effectively manage emergency procedures and protocols

Other relevant duties as assigned by Manger and/or Director

Requirements

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills

Effective communication skills to include: 

Ability to fluently speak and read English 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, handbooks, policies, patient care plans and procedure manuals 

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with all levels of staff and patients

Education, Prior Work Experience, Special Skill And Knowledge Requirements

MA Certification

1 to 2 years nursing experience in an office setting, preferred

Previous allergy/asthma experience preferred

CPR certification required

Valid Driver’s License required

Active CPR Certification