What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Easley Resource Group?
Medical Assistant Role :
Medical Assistant will prepare patients for examination, including TPR, height, weight, blood pressure, BMI calculation, allergy and medication information, hemoglobin and urine testing, Pap smear, cultures and urine pregnancy testing as needed
Perform phlebotomy, as needed, and prepare sample for processing
Complete and document patient assessment and vital signs, testing, allergy and medication information in EMR, using appropriate encounter type
For all new patients or regroups, set up consult room and computer with correct patient EMR documents and any other patient testing documentation
Medical Assistant will alert Physician and / or Nurse Practitioner of any abnormal prior to patient being seen or procedures being done
Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with those procedures as needed
Give accurate information to patient regarding procedures
Medical Assistant will obtain patient consent for procedure and witness consent
For all pre-op patients, assure all pre-op history and consent forms are completed and placed in inbox for surgery center staff pickup
Confirm with patient that preop labs have been done prior to patient leaving the office
Call patients with pharmacy scripts and follow-up on medication refill requests and document follow-up
Assist physician and nurse practitioner with physical examinations as needed
Communicate results to patient and provide patients with instructions for follow-up and call to patient regarding follow-up in EMR
Perform urine pregnancy testing, as needed and document results in EMR
Scan all patient consents and forms into EMR daily
As ordered or directed by physician or nurse, give injections to patients Clean exam room after each patient visit
Set up exam rooms with necessary equipment / drapes etc . for appropriate appointment type
Clean, stock and order back office supplies on a weekly basis
Medical Assistant will prepare all necessary paperwork, consents, and forms for the next day provider appointments
Daily autoclave checks, sterilization, cleaning, maintenance and biological testing documentation
Maintain current records daily
Maintain quality checks and do daily documentation of results in log book
Medical Assistant Background Profile :
Completed Medical Assistant program. Certification is not required.
BCLS certification required.
Phlebotomy experience.
Must be organized, with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and have a strong attention to detail and strong ability to utilize time efficiently.
Must have excellent customer service skills
Maintain confidentiality of all work information
Maintain strict confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, consistent with established security and confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations, at all times.
Features and Benefits of Client :
Health coverage including vision and dental
Company Parking
Annual increase and Bonus
