Clinic Medical Assistant - Full Time

The Medical Assistant is responsible for supporting the practice with overall responsibility for maintaining efficiency of patient flow. rooming patients, taking necessary vital signs and measurements, perform phlebotomy as needed, administering vaccines, performing treatments and procedures as ordered by the provider. He/She will be responsible for answering practice education, counseling and performing various testing and screenings. The Medical Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining patients' rooms, setting up and stocking, as appropriate as well as ordering and tracking supplies for the practice. Administrative responsibilities will include, without limitation, all generally accepted office responsibilities, making appointments, filing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing patient charts, obtaining referrals and paperwork from referring physician offices.Generous shift differentialsOnsite Parking at the FacilityMedical, Dental & Vision insurance: 2 -Assist with varied procedures within the practice including both routine and non-routine (complex) procedures as directed and under the supervision of the MD, NP, or PA. (a - Provide a variety of services including: assisting physicians in all minor procedures and wound care as requested.3 -Takes vital signs and documents accordingly.4 -Assists administrative team in greeting patients, scheduling appointments, processing orders, collecting encounter forms and answering telephones.5 -Assists with determining reason for visit or phone call, flags for immediate responses, takes messages appropriately and notifies appropriate medical staff.a - Assists with varied procedures, as directed and under the supervision of the MD, NP or PA9 -Assists with receiving test results for physicians and calling patient with follow up of labs and tests under direction of physician/nurse practitioner.10 -Cleans instruments and equipment following infection control guidelines.12 -Maintains excellent customer service and fosters an environment of optimal patient carea - Communicate critical patient information to the nurse and/or provider.13 -Ensures appropriate communication in changes in schedule with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, staff and patients.a - Verifies schedule at end of clinic and gives to Program Director.b - Assists Nursing Supervisor with completing weekly MA schedulesDuties include: patient check in/out, answering any questions that patient may have, and other related administrative tasks.b - Is proficient in the use of all computer applications, Meditech, lotus notes, i-heal..15 - Percept new employees using the established check off sheet reviewing departmental protocols, policies and workflow.a - serve as a role model/mentor providing support, training and sharing of knowledge including explaining and monitoring new workflows and policies16 - Works in Collaboration with Nursing Supervisor in the preparation of yearly evaluations by providing individual feedback and assisting with chart review and reviewing yearly competencies and ensure compliance with all personnel policies.17 - Commits to two sessions of our annual flu clinics18 -Safety Awareness – Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environmenta -Demonstrates required office and clinical equipment competencies necessary to successfully perform this roleb -Verifies patient identification according to policy prior to administration of care and/or procedures.c -Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper hand-washing.d - Adheres to universal precautions and makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.e - Appropriately disposes of hazardous materials20 - Works the required weekend and holiday scheduleHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferredCompletion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.Minimum Work ExperienceCMA - Certified Medical Assistant certificate preferredExceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skillsDemonstrated knowledge of varied medical proceduresExtensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and English grammar.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Able to both lead and take direction from Nursing Supervisor.Employee must demonstrate computer proficiency through efficient use of the electronic medical record; telephone communications; and other computer software as required.