Medical Assistant II

• Crossed trained at the front desk to assist with phone calls, appointment scheduling, clinical messaging, check in, check out and other front desk duties

• Reviews provider schedules daily and weekly to plan patient care and formulates solutions for potential problems

• Communicates schedule changes with providers

• Greets patient in waiting room and escorts to triage room and exam room

• Assures efficient patient flow through the office, triage room and exam rooms

• Checks patient's identification using (2) patient identifiers - name, DOB and/or MRN

• Adheres to hand hygiene and standard precaution guidelines

• Instructs patient how to prepare for the physician or nurse practitioner (assisting as necessary)

• Anticipates / sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for the visit

• Alerts the physician or nurse practitioner when the patient is ready and communicates pertinent clinical information

• Assists the physician or nurse practitioner with patient care during the visit

• Assists with training and orientation of new Medical Assistant staff

• Assists with training and orientation of new equipment

• Assists patient through checkout process when visit is complete

• Cleans and prepares room for next patient

• Responds to needs to expedite visits and keep on schedule

• Provides care appropriate to age group of patients in practice setting and documents data per practice protocols

• Tests specimens as necessary:
  
  
  
  • EKG and transmit EKG
  • Stool for occult blood
  • Urine Collection (perform UAs and Centrifuge)
  • Skin Testing
  
  
  
  

• Performs phlebotomy when applicable

• Performs other tests, procedures, and treatments as needed

• Download glucometers, pumps and reports as needed

• Assists physician or nurse practitioner with patient examination, procedures, and treatments as directed

• Documents testing / results per practice protocols

• Performs designated tasks related to tracking test results and may communicate normal test results to patients as directed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or nurse

• Enters vitals and test results into EPIC

• Updates clinical paperwork as needed

• Assists physicians, nurse practitioner or nurses in coordinating care with / making referrals to community agencies for non-clinical services

• Maintains neat, clean and safe exam rooms and treatment areas

• Assures exam, treatment and clean utility rooms are properly stocked, equipped, and secured as applicable

• Assures GI is adequately stocked with Infant Formula and tracks Formula arrival and dispensing.

• Requests clinical supplies and practices cost effectiveness measures

• Assures all equipment is in good working order

• Cleans equipment, exam rooms and triage room after patient use per office protocol

• Promotes patient / customer satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner consistent with their needs

• Communicates appropriately and effectively with patient

• Functions as in integral part of the patient care team

• Interacts in a professional, cooperative way with other practice staff

• Accepts delegate responsibilities in a positive manner

• Offers help to others in the practice when not busy

• Before leaving the practice on breaks / lunch makes sure adequate coverage is available

• Engages in constructive problem solving with others in the practice as problems arise

• Attends and participates in practice staff meetings

• Performs all other duties assigned

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Basic Life Support certification required

Phlebotomy - Pediatrics preferred

Associates degree preferred

Nursing Assistant certification or other academic preparation may be considered in lieu of Medical Assistant certification

1-2 years of Medical Assistant experience

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