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JOB
DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Medical Assistant (MA)
JOB
CODE:
137
DEPARTMENT:
FLSA
STATUS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO:
Clinic Supervisor or Clinical
Operations Manager
POSITION NARRATIVE:
The Medical
Assistant is responsible for facilitating patient flow, and
obtaining pertinent information. The MA will communicate,
observe, report and document patient response/condition, prepare
lab/x-ray results, set up/stock exam rooms, and conduct patient
call backs.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
· Thoroughly and accurately
obtains chief complaint and pertinent information from patient.
Communicates information to health care provider.
· Ensures and facilitates
patient flow.
· Performs set-up and assists
physician/PA/NP with procedures and examinations.
· Observes patient and reports
changes in patient condition.
· Documents patient care,
response to care, and telephone contact.
· Prepares lab and X-ray
results for physician review.
· Sets up and re-stocks exam
room.
· Prepares and processes
instruments.
· Participates in patient
call-backs.
· Correctly files information
in patient charts.
· Will be responsible for
insurance verification.
· Will process insurance
authorizations.
The above is
not intended to be an all-inclusive list of essential functions
for the job described, but rather a general description of some
of the responsibilities necessary to carry out the duties of
this position.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
·
Skills:
Strong customer service, written & verbal communication, and
computer skills.
·
Knowledge:
Knowledge of medical terminology, injection techniques, basic CPR
and phlebotomy.
·
Abilities:
Ability to perform vital signs, injections, CPR and phlebotomy
skills. Properly use thermometer, blood pressure equipment and
injection/blood draw medical supplies. Ability to prioritize tasks,
problem solve, recognize, and seek assistance from RN, NP or MD
based on patient acuity.
REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED,
Medical Assistant certification, and CPR certified required. 2 years
clinical back office experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A more
detailed analysis of the physical requirements is available upon
request.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, twist, bend, reach, grasp, and pull
charts. The employee must occasionally sit, squat/kneel, lift up to
25 lbs, and use wrist deviation, hand/wrist repetitions and manual
dexterity. Specific vision and hearing required by the job includes
close eye work, and normal hearing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Centre For Health Care
maintains a drug free workplace, and smoke free working
environment. Employees are required to successfully pass a
pre-employment drug screen. Smoking is permitted in designated
areas outside of Centre offices.
This
position works in a well-lit, air-conditioned, busy clinical setting
with moderate noise level. This position is frequently exposed to
hazardous exposures, and frequently uses personal protective
equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
The Centre For
Health Care shall seek to insure and provide equal opportunity for
all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color,
religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military
status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as
established by law.
September 2004
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