Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to patients as delegated by health care providers.

Duties:

• Assists Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Registered Nurse with clinical procedures and first aid.

• Assists with general health care, obtains vital signs, and reports patients condition to the provider. Communicates with the medical provider on relevant patient questions and concerns during follow-up visits.

• Performs simple laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and collection of other specimens. Prepares specimen for transfer to an offsite lab. Records and maintains lab log and process in the Electronic Medical Record.

• Rooms patients, schedules patient appointments, addresses phone calls, and collects payment from patient at check in/out.

• Maintains clinic inventory and restocks as needed. Monitors health equipment in exam/treatment rooms and laboratory area. Educates patient on use of necessary medical equipment.

• Administers appropriate immunizations per CDC guidelines and/or provider orders.

• Performs EKG and other procedures as directed by delegating provider.

• Participates in quality assurance projects as well as special events and health fairs and performs related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Medical Assistant Certification.

• CPR Certification.

• Knowledge of Medical and ICD-10 health insurance billing practices and procedures.

• Knowledge of health and medical regulations and practices (HIPAA).

• Knowledge of budget management.

• Skills in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.

• Skills in the use of electronic medical records.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

• Must have strong office organizational, planning, and management skills.

• Ability to work an electric BP Monitor and a battery operated Temperature Probe and report findings.

Desired:

Experience in a Doctor's office or University clinic setting.