We are recruiting for a Medical Assistant (MA) - Southwest Pena Primary
Care Clinic to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
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duties. Provides nursing support with various functions such as; invasive
procedures, medication administration, performing appointment and
registration scheduling functions. Assists the RN with clinical clerical
functions. Ensures smooth work and patient flow within the clinic.Essential Functions:Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient
data. Identifies abnormal patient findings. Communicates patient concerns or
significant changes in patient's health status to provider or RN. (10%)
Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile
techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations
(oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs,
orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules specialty
and follow-up appointments as directed by provider. (10%)
Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, cast or
splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other medically related
tasks within their scope of knowledge. (10%)
Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide
patient care. This may include, but is not limited to:
Referrals.
Assisting patients with appointments if necessary.
Faxing of pertinent medical information.
Maintains patient medical record and other information. Ensures patient
confidentiality
Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by
physician.
Assisting the provider or registered nurse in providing routine treatment
instructions.
Test results & patient follow-up
(10%)
Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and
communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment
time. (10%)
Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical record. (10%)
Reports change in patient condition to appropriate health care provider in a
timely manner. (10%)
Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies.
Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for
treatments, including sterilization and restocking of exam and treatment
rooms. (10%)
Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control
practices according to agency policies and procedures. Helps to identify
safety and infection control issues. (10%)
Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing
constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. Participates in
competency reviews as required by department. Assumes accountability for
achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period.
Participates in the peer review process. (5%)
May perform phlebotomy and perform various laboratory procedures after
competency verified. Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory
specimens. (5%)
Education:No High School Diploma and/or No GED Graduate from an accredited program in
Medical Office Assisting Required or
No High School Diploma and/or No GED Accredited program of Licensed
Practical Nursing with an active LPN license Required
Work Experience:less than 1 year Completion of a 160 hour Externship Required or
less than 1 year 6 months direct patient care experience in an outpatient
setting Required
Licenses:BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of m dical office practice.
Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to
administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work
environment.
Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.
Skill in taking vital signs.
Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with
patients, employees, physicians and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Bilingual skills For full info follow application link.