Medical Assistant in Urgent Care, Per-Diem Position Available In Franklin, Vermont

Medical Assistant in Urgent Care, Per-Diem

Job Category:

Patient Care Support

Requisition Number:

MEDIC001144

Posting Details

Posted:

June 20, 2025
Part-Time
On-site
Locations
Showing 1 location
St. Albans, VT 05478, USA Job Details
Description Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant assists the Physician or Provider with daily operations of the clinic. Provides direct patient care rooming patients updating electronic health record, performing necessary ordered procedures and visit preparation. Assists in throughput of the clinic. Assists with order management and patient follow up.

PRE-REQUISITES

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. MA certification or LNA preferred

Experience:

Prior patient care experience preferred.

Other:

Excellent computer, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Able to problem solve and suggest improvements to work processes. Must perform work with a high level of accuracy. Previous experience with electronic medical records preferred. Must be willing to cross train to the Patient Access Representative role and perform clerical duties as needed, as well as cross train and assist in other departments within Physician Services.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To:

Director Other Contacts:

Director and Manager of Clinical Operations, Physician office staff, hospital employees, volunteers, patients, families, and other health care providers

SCOPE:

Machinery or Equipment Used:

Computer, basic office equipment, basic patient monitoring equipment, pt transport devices and aides,

Physical Demands:

Use proper body mechanics then assisting a patient, lift 30 lbs., frequent walking and standing

Working Conditions:

Medical office setting with exam rooms, exposure to infectious diseases and contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.

Required Protective Equipment:

PPE as patient condition and situation dictates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs chart management Organizes patient flow and confirms schedules
Collects appropriate data
Sends and recieves patient information 2.Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by: Talks with and listens to patients/team members
Reports pertinent, concise information
Complete timely clinical documentation/order entry
Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues 3. Manages self and resources effectively Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
Maintain clean, orderly environment of care
Ensures traffic control in “sensitive areas”
Seeks out and accepts feedback
Requests assistance appropriately 4. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives Organizes multitask workload
Prioritizes tasks/work
Collects/integrates data from multiple sources 5. Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and delivery of care including Perform and document pre-visit planning or appropriate pre-visit interview/process/evaluations to ensure accurate and timely information is obtained from patient and delivered to the health care provider
Perform duties as required to ensure compliance with ACO, PCMH or other regulatory or certification requirements
Equipment use and management
Select Point of Care testing
Assisting patients with ambulating
Providing information from provider to patient 6. Demonstrates the clinic specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served See clinic specific competencies 7. Perform administrative and certain clerical duties under the direction of a physician and/or advanced practice provider. Collects appropriate and accurate information from the patient, provider and insurance agencies to efficiently register a patient for a procedure or test with minimal errors
Uses computer systems accurately to complete registration and order review or retrieval
Recognizes the information needs specific to insurance providers/billing software, etc. to resolve and prevent issues
Requests and explain information in a manner that the patient can understand 8. Efficiently and accurately performs clinical duties to ensure quality service in support of NMC’s mission of providing exceptional care to the community: Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations
Ensure patient rooms and instruments are cleaned before every patient visit to maintain infection control standards
Obtains patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight and reports findings to Physician or Advanced Practice Provider Equal Opportunity Employer
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