Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Medical Assistant serves as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing essential clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patients’ care, comfort, and safety. The Medical Assistant performs in a manner consistent with the mission, policies, and initiatives of MN Women's Care, while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Essential Functions and Qualifications
- Punctuality and adherence to the schedule are a must.
- Completion of the Medical Assistant program from an accredited institute.
- Medical Assistant program diploma.
- Certification is required (CMA, RMA, CCMA)
- Phlebotomy Experience (Comfortable with drawing blood)
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience with Sterile Processing
- Ability to lift 15 pounds.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Ability to work in an upright, standing position for extended periods.
- Work is performed in a medical office setting using standard medical equipment. The risk of exposure to blood and body fluids is present.
Medical Assistant Responsibilities
Prepares instruments, equipment, and materials for patient care and maintains exam rooms as aseptic, neat, and well-stocked.Obtains and documents complete patient data in a timely and accurate manner.Prepares patients for exams and assists the provider with exams, tests, and procedures as needed.Provides patients with instructions in preparation for specific procedures and tests when appropriate.Performs basic procedures as ordered by the provider and within the scope of practice.Ensure charges are submitted promptly.Proficiently uses computer applications as required for patient care.Processes prescriptions as directed by the provider.Create all necessary work, school, and insurance letters for patients as requested.Complete FMLA paperwork for patients as requested.Obtain records and ROIs for patients transferring to MNWC for care. Call referring clinics for urgent requests.Fax urgent records as requested.Communicates with patients about concerns, collects information, and relays this information professionally and efficiently to the provider.Perform and comply with quality control measures.Completes care team calls promptly and assist with other care teams as needed.Collect and process in-house lab specimens and specimens for outside lab companies.Accurately enter lab orders into EHR as directed by the provider and scan to patient chart.Accurately document lab results in the lab logbook and EHR immediately.Performing QC on in-house labs (urinalysis and UPT)Maintain accurate supply inventory and document when items must be reordered.Ability to prioritize & respond quickly to changing & fast-paced environment.Assist in monitoring material counts and levels.Maintain cleanliness and stocking of entire clinic.Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments. Assemble, store, and distribute instruments.Ability to operate equipment to disinfect / decontaminate clinical instruments and medical devices.Inspecting instruments and equipment for signs of damage, wear, and tear.Unpacking, checking, and stocking new suppliesMaintain accurate sterilization records.Monitor temp and humidity conditions within storage and work areas.Complete and log routine maintenance and cleaning of sterilizing equipment and machines.Sterilize items that have not been used for three or more monthsOther clinical duties as assigned by your supervisorRequirements :
Teamwork and Development
Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, supportive, and collaborative.Share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development.Demonstrates the ability to seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback promptly.Provide outstanding communication, documentation, education, and care to all patients.Demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity, and assume the best intentions of others.