Medical Assistant - FT - Internal Medicine

Job description

Medical Assistant – FT – Internal Medicine
Responsibilities:
• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic results:
• Performs direct patient care, i.e., triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions. Prepares patient to be seen by provider.
• Collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family to include vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
• Performs chart prep and scans necessary documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function test, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed in the practice.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assists provider with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.
• Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
• Keep all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies office management of any malfunction.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.
• Proficient in assisting patients to sign up for MyChart and encouraging patients to use MyChart as main form of communication with McLeod Health.
• Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing:
• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of co-worker’s formal and informal continuing education.
• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects. Promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements:
Licenses and Certifications:
• Basic Life Support
• Certified Medical Assistant