Performs a variety of clinical and clerical tasks in an outpatient examining room setting under the direction of a registered nurse and/or physician. Prepares treatment rooms, inventory supplies and instruments, and sets up patient for attention of physician. Provides basic medical care to patients in a clinical setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit.

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Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests/vitals; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. Draws blood if necessary.

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Provide support and assistance as needed regarding patient care such as; transfers/mobility, activities of daily living including but not excluding assistance with hygiene and toileting while patient is at the medical center.

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Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential.

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Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

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Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.

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Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

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Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

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Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

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Assist Quality department with tracking patient gaps to ensure HEDIS standards are meet.

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Medical Assistant need to be able to perform a variety procedure in daily basis such as:

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IM / SC injections.

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Blood Venipuncture

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Medical assistant must be able to manage a variety of machines used on centers such as and no limited to:

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Fingerstick glucose test, Urine dipstick test, Eye exams, Rapid strep, Spirometry, PT/INR test, EKG exam, Nebulizer Treatment.

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Assist Physicians with: Ear lavage, wound care, pap smears.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English and Spanish (Preferred)