What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical assistant prn position at Catalyst Physician Group?
SUMMARY
Family Healthcare Associates (now a part of Catalyst Physician Group) is seeking a PRN -Medical Assistant. The PRN - Medical Assistant will provide PRN coverage to be scheduled in advance according to the shift hours below.
We are pleased to offer After Hours Care for our patients as an extension of their primary care coverage and we believe this is an important contributing role.
We offer the added benefit of an electronic medical record that facilitates communication back to the primary care physician.
After Hours Clinic :
Monday-Friday - 5 : 15 pm - 8 pm
Saturday - 8 : 15 am - 1 pm
Sunday - 8 : 15 am - 12 pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Work as a team with other medical assistants in rooming patients to enable timely patient flow. Prepare patient for examination.
Document history or the reason for visit in the patient's chart. Take and record height, weight, and blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, temperature, and other information regarding patient care.
- Administer medications and / or injections, may monitor response to treatment and medication
- Document patient results to treatment and medication administration
- Assist the clinical staff in completing examination and procedures as instructed
- Triage walk-in patients and emergency telephone calls to determine the need for an immediate appointment or emergency services
- Checks blood pressures on requested walk-in patients in a timely manner
- Under direct supervision of physician, telephone and / or ERx prescription refills to pharmacies and document in the chart
- May schedule referral appointments, CT scans, MRI and / or other procedures
- May educate patient and family regarding the plan of treatment or procedure
- Assist with preparing exam and / or surgery rooms with sterile instruments
- Follow universal precautions to protect self and patients
- Extracts all incoming medical records into the patient's chart by documenting and scanning information in their respective categories
- Stocks exam room with supplied
- Takes responsibility of medical instrument cleaning and sterilization in accordance with OSHA guidelines
- May assist with performing blood draws
- Ability to relate to the public regardless of racial, ethnic and economic status
- Promotes and believes in providing quality healthcare services and education to the community in a convenient and compassionate manner.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Follows organization and OSHA safety rules and procedures
- Upholds HIPPA / PHI regulations
- Punctual and dependent for assigned shifts.
- Ability to be a team player working toward team goals.
- Excellent bedside Manner. Friendly, reassuring, and approachable to patients.
- Familiarity with EMR charting- ATHENA ONE
- High attention to detail.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Sitting, standing, walking and / or moving up to 8 hours per day.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education - H.S. Diploma / GED equivalent
- Experience - 3-6 Years of Experience preferred
- Certification / License / Registration -
- Basic Life Support : BLS
- MA Certification
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings account
- Life Insurance
- Holidays and PTO
- 401K
- Referral programs
- Upskilling opportunities
Last updated : 2024-10-28
Salary : $20 - $22
