Overview:
JOB SUMMARY:
Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record.
Responsibilities:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
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Reconcile medication list in EHR
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Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
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Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine)
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Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
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Maintains clean exam rooms.
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Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
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Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), required.
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Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization. (Such as: CMA, CCMA, or RMA), required.
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Medical Assisting Degree, preferred.
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Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office, preferred.
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Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience.
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BLS through the American Heart Association required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge
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Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
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Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
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Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skills
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Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
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Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
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Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Abilities
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Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
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Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
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Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
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Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for a health care environment.
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