Medical Assistant

Job description

Description
POSITION TITLE: Medical Assistant
RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager/Director of Nursing
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Purpose of this Position: The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse, mid-level provider, and/or physician. The Medical Assistants prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients including sterilization, cleaning, and checks on medical equipment. A Medical Assistant prepares basic laboratory tests on premises and prepares laboratory specimens, as well as entering diagnostic or medication orders under the direction of a Licensed Independent Provider (LIP).
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting school or possess a current Medical Assisting Certification: (CMA, CCMA, RMA, NCMA).
• Experience: Prefer previous experience in a medical office (e.g., front office, lab experience, procedure set up, etc.)
• Licenses/Certifications: Current BLS-CPR Certification (AHA Provider)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Documents information in patient record.
• Performs various direct patient care activities under direction of licensed patient care provider.
• Communicates information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care.
• Assists physicians and other nursing staff members with procedures as appropriate.
• Performs tasks and procedures as ordered by the physician or licensed provider consistent with approved protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Performs tasks that require a unique body of knowledge and skills for that area of service.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Continuous sitting, standing, walking.
• Correctable vision and hearing.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.