Medical Assistant Float- Bilingual Preferred

Department: Medical

Position: Medical Assistant

• Float

Employee Category: Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Practice Administrator

Character 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:

Assists medical providers with patient examinations, pre-visit questions and or with treatments as directed by the provider. A Medical Assistant

• Float travels and transitions to different clinics as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Calls patient to the appropriate location for pre-examination information gathering.

• Inquires about any self-referrals, recent ER visits or hospitalizations and requests reports from appropriate sources, documenting all in the electronic healthcare record (EHR).

• Accurately measures and records information: height, weight, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, temperature add peak expiratory flow rate, SpO2 and head circumference. Record all measurements and information gathered in patients' electronic medical record.

• Notes chief complaint in electronic medical record.

• Gives injections under Provider's direction.

• Gives immunizations under Provider's direction, follow-up, update OSIIS record appropriately and immunization information COCASA system (data entry).

• Prepares and restocks supplies in each examination room daily.

• Prepares examining rooms for subsequent patient.

• Assists physician in physical exams as directed.

• Disposes of contaminated items according to VARIETY CARE policy.

• Follows "Universal Precautions" for safety regulations, uses PPE as task on hand requires.

• Answers simple patient questions over the telephone and documents in electronic medical record.

• Follows HIPAA guidelines and VARIETY CARE policy and procedures as it relates to privacy.

• Arranges for referrals outside VARIETY CARE, as requested by the provider.

• Advises patient accordingly. Answers questions regarding the referral.

• Assist with medical emergencies as directed by provider

• Floats and transitions to different medical pods/clinics as necessary. Usually serves as back-up when short-staffed or when clinic is in high demand.

• Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.

• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Medical Assistant Certificate or Licensed Practical Nurse diploma.

• Demonstrates ability to obtain and record accurate information.

• Ability to use or willing to learn electronic medical records software.

• Must be able to use basic computer skills including data entry and typing.

• Demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Medical Director, an ability to perform the injections, instrumentation or lab procedures as directed.

• Able to communicate with the patient population.

• Able to maintain confidentiality with information.

• Able to work in a multi-faceted, fast paced environment.

• Must be flexible and willing to commute to other Variety Care metro locations including Norman.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Previous practice experience.

Essential Functions:

• Able to lift at least 25 pounds

• Able to assist patients on to and off of exam table when asked or directed.

• Ability to drive upon request