[ref. o38280200] Medical Assistant - MA24-17041

Duration: 2-month CTH (conversion rate based on experience)

Days Per Week: 5 days (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Job Description:

This position offers training in HIPAA and medical terminology during the onboarding process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take vital signs and update medications.
• Prepare for office hours by obtaining charts, scheduling tests, and preparing exam rooms.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, and lab tests.
• May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications as per standing orders and department guidelines.
• Administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioners, including vaccines and injections (IM and subcutaneous).
• Direct patient flow, assist with special procedures/treatments, and complete requisitions.
• Route phone messages, patient questions, and telephone communications to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist with care coordination tasks, including calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting physicians with return calls, scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and admissions.
• Monitor new and return patient contacts, including scheduling and follow-up appointments.
• Complete paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Answer basic patient/family questions regarding treatments, diagnoses, and procedures.
• Perform order entry in the electronic medical record when required, completing requisitions/orders per guidelines.
• Monitor supply inventory, ensuring compliance with regulations and sufficient availability of supplies and equipment.
• Clean and stock exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Maintain required HIPAA compliance, skills, and competencies. Participate in in-services, staff programs, continuing education, and cross-training according to established standards and policies.
• Comply with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Medical Assistant certification is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 4-5 years of experience working as a Medical Assistant.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, families, and support staff.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Strong organizational and telephone skills.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• Medical Assistant certification from an accredited program (NHA, AAMA, or AMT). Online proctored exams are not accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (online certifications without a skills assessment component are not accepted).

Certifications & Licenses:

• BLS (CPR)
• Certified Medical Assistant

Languages:

• English (Speak, Read, Write)

Schedule:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Hours Per Day: 8 hours
• Days Per Week: 5 days (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)