Medical Assistant

Title: Medical Assistant

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Department: Clinical Operations

Date: 12/08/2022

JOB SUMMARY

Performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the clinic manager and physician. Responsible for assisting all clinical providers as needed in the clinical setting while adhering to all company policies and procedures.

This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Rooms all patients according to the specifications of the clinic and provider
• Prepares charts for all clinical patients
• Performs in-take of all required patient vital signs and clinical information with proper documentation
• Assists with queuing and preparing prescriptions for provider approval
• Entering orders per provider written or verbal instruction for final provider approval and signature
• Enters all required information into the EHR system according to company protocol
• Collects, packages and documents all urine drug screens as requested from provider and according to regulation
• Completes checklists and related paperwork as required for patient care
• Adheres to bloodborne pathogen plan and proper universal precautions when required in the clinical setting
• Responsible for reviewing and adhering to company practices and clinical policies and procedures
• Additional duties as requested according to position scope of practice

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience, Knowledge/Understanding

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Diploma of completion from accredited/approved Medical Assistant program; or completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program and passage of the medical assistant examination administered by either the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid Certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work in high-pressure situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor
• Proficient in the use of a PC; in a Windows environment, and the use of MS applications such as Outlook
• Proficient in the use of EHR systems

Abilities

• Ability to adhere to strict attendance and punctuality polices
• Ability to work both independently, as well as collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to provide excellent patient care, deal with difficult patients and work effectively under pressure to ensure a positive patient experience
• Ability to quickly and accurately take dictation and document other’s notes in real-time
• Ability to attend to details

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing and sitting on a daily basis
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds

Preferences

• Previous experience as a medical assistant
• Bilingual
• Pain management experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 3 years (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85206: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person