Medical Assistant I

Under the close direction of the Administrative Manager, the Medical Assistant I is responsible for assisting the physician with evaluation, management, and treatment of patients during office visits and other tasks related to the visit consistent with her/his training and skills. His/her primary role is to assure efficient patient flow through the office; to maintain neat, clean and safe patient care areas, and to promote patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs. This is the ideal position for candidates looking to gain skill with direct patient care, and who are looking to advance their careers (i.e. RN, PA, NP).

Clinical Responsibilities

• Utilize two appropriate patient identification methods for each patient in compliance with regulations

• Review the daily schedule of patients and facilitate efficient patient flow

• Assist with patient intake process

• Perform vital signs assessment

• Assist with preparing patient for procedures

• Perform selected procedures including Suture/staple removal

• Maintain a clean, uncluttered atmosphere for patient care. Disinfect and prepare clinic rooms before and after each patient visit and conduct clinic in a hygienic manner in keeping with infection control guidelines.

Administrative Tasks

• Ensure appropriate stocking of all examination rooms with supplies, requisitions and all materials necessary for efficient patient care.

• Assist with supporting special projects & departmental initiatives

• Prepare patient Records/ Charts and retrieve imaging in a proactive way so that all imaging and records on available prior to the start of each clinic day.

• Schedule follow-up tests (i.e. MRI, Ultrasound, etc…) as directed by MD/PA

• Other duties as assigned by the Administrative manager and/or providers

Quality and Patient Safety

• Report any actual or anticipated quality and safety concern via the hospital's safety reporting system and/or to supervisor

• Participate in all quality assurance activities of the practice with respect to patient care

• Recognize the patient is the center of all care and comply with all patient safety regulations to ensure the highest standard of care

Clinical Skills Requirements

• Patient vital sign assessment

• Ability to use scale and measure patient height & weight

• Ability to remove sutures/staples

• Basic wound knowledge

Technical Skills Requirements

• Keeping current and knowledgeable with all Partner's applications in use by the hiring practice which may include the following programs:

o Epic

o Radiology Entry Order

o Patient tracking

• Staying up to date with all application training and requirements as indicated by your Administrative Manager

Communication & Teamwork skills Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a collaborative healthcare team

• Acting in a respectful manner toward patients & colleagues

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills

Other

• Demonstrates organizational skills and flexibility

• Reviews in detail, agrees & complies to the Orthopedic Supplemental Personnel Policies