Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: High School diploma or GED. Completion of Medical Assistant certification program. Current BLS.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Interpersonal: Above average communication skills. Professional attitude. Maintains awareness of the schedule to assure an effective, safe and functional environment. Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.

Critical Thinking: Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care within the scope of practice and under the supervision of a nurse.

Knowledge: Aseptic and sterile technique. Maintains knowledge of current technical practice.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of medical records documentation.
• Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
• Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
• Participates in medical records QAPI.
• Identifies vital patient care needs and prioritizes accordingly.
• Coordinates patient care with other team members.
• Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
• Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
• Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Assists provider with procedures as directed.
• Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
• Wears appropriate attire in restricted areas.
• Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
• Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
• Transports patients to and from the facility.
• Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
• Assists with room turnover.
• Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.

Communication

• Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.

Quality

• Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
• Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
• Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.26 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person