MEDICAL ASSISSTANT

Description

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all duties of a Medical Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting providers in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. The Medical Assistant prepares patients to by seen by providers, facilitates testing, administering injections, patient referrals, prior authorizations, documenting care provided, and completing paperwork as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs select medical and administrative duties as assigned by Physician.
• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting area to exam rooms in a warm and welcoming manner.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment by recording vital signs, medical history, allergies, and current medication taken in their EMR.
• Prepares exam and procedure rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Assist providers in minor procedures and physicals.
• Maintains medical equipment, including sterilization. 
• Gives injections, and applies casts, splints, and dressings as ordered.
• Maintains patient files and other information in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians.
• Answers phone calls, checks voicemail, and return calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Refills patient prescriptions as directed.
• Submits physician referral requests to Referral Coordinators for processing.
• Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
• Obtains and handles laboratory specimens according to CLIA guidelines.
• Performs patient education when appropriate.
• Directs lab results to provider for review and treatment plan.
• Monitors receipts of patient lab results and communicates results to patients after reviewed by the provider.
• Take medical stock inventory and place orders as necessary.
• Maintain work area in a clean, sanitized, and organized manner.
• Follows all Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
• Attends annual required company programs and trainings. 
• Attends all regular required department and company meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required.
• College degree preferred.
• Active Medical Assistant Certification required.
•      CMA = American Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
•      RMA = American Medical Technologists (AMT)
•      CCMA = National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
•      NCMA = National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• One (1) year of experience as a Medical Assistant or comparable internship.
• BLS Certificate
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong ethical code of conduct.
• Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information.
• Proficiency with computers and EMR software.
• Autonomous, positive mindset and team player.
• Ability to remain motivated with a positive attitude.
• Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a professional capacity.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Major activities of this job include sitting, moving from place to place, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. Use of a computer, telephone, writing, and organizational skills. Manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and calculator, mobility, and good vision (includes near acuity and depth perception). May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Requires ability to communicate effectively and have hearing within a normal range. Southern Colorado Clinic will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship to the operation of the Clinic or pose a direct threat to patient or other employees’ health and safety.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Medical Assistant. The work environment is indoors in an office / medical clinic setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, moving equipment, and other conditions common to a medical clinic environment. Requires working under stress in emergency situations, meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and occasionally may involve irregular working hours. 

NOTE: Nothing in this job description implies a contract of employment, nor does it restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.