Medical Assistant (Licensed or Non-Licensed)

FLSA Employment Status:

Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Will assist providers with patient care, measure and record patient vital signs, clean and set up exam rooms, obtain blood samples, perform data entry, and performs clerical duties such as checking in patients, insurance verification and answering phone calls.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to the Executive Director of Physician Services of designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education High School diploma or Equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred. Work Experience Work experience with the public required. Some hospital or medical office experience preferred.

License/Certification:

Medical Assistant certification preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Visions Core Values/Standards of Conduct AIDET/Organizational Expectations Safety Quality Flexibility Communications Customer Service Diversity and Inclusion Finance CC Hand Hygiene

HIPAA JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Behavior:

Medical Assistant Standards Medical Office procedures Multi-tasking abilities People skills to handle different personalities and personal situations Knowledge of medical theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine A formal education from an accredited medical assistant school

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares patients for examinations Takes patient medical history Explains medical procedures to patients Collects laboratory specimens Maintains patient medical records Updates patient files Schedules medical tests

OTHER DUTIES

May draw blood and remove sutures May perform general clerical duties such as answer phones Schedules appointments Greets patients Processes incoming and outgoing mail Performs other related duties and special projects as required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear Must be able to hear clearly with assistance May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases May be in contact with patients under a variety of circumstances Able to handle emergency or crisis situations May be occasionally subject to irregular work hours May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity Occasionally (1-33%) Frequently (34% to 66%) Continuously (67% to 100%) Sitting X Walking X Standing X Bending X Squatting X Climbing X Kneeling X Twisting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X