JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

POSITION SUMMARY: A surgical/medical/clinical assistant who is responsible for providing practice management support, as well as assisting in direct patient care. Instruct patients regarding test results and treatment, according to established clinic guidelines. Assists physicians according to established clinic guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist clinical team during procedures
• Preparation of sterile area and room setup before procedure including the planning and ordering of all supplies needed.
• Performs daily pre-cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supplies.
• Assists the clinical team during procedures as directed by charge nurse or physician.
• Helps clinical team to maintain patient safety through monitoring sterile technique during draping and surgical procedures.
• Maintains accountability for needles, sponges, and instruments.
• Set up and prepare charts prior to appointment, update patient information and review charts to make certain that all consents, labs, medications, prior cycles, semen analysis, HSG

Ensure operative report, pathology report, are in chart (scanned and entered into cycle checklist) prior to appointment.

• Chaperone physician while performing exams, enter findings into patient’s computer chart.
• Assists with the management of patient calls to the center, e.g., take direct patient calls regarding test results and treatments, available to support staff and supervisors as a clinical resource person, triage calls to appropriate physician, return patient calls in a timely manner.
• Provides necessary patient instructions, e.g., reviewing evaluation testing, informing patients of test results, arranging for prior authorization and/or refills of prescriptions and calling in new prescriptions as outlined in standing physician’s orders.
• Review any tests that need to be completed before cycle, Review medications for cycle/ injection teaching or schedule a class. Submit booking sheet to insurance department when all tests have been completed.
• Reviews physician’s orders and relays information to patients, e.g., treatment of abnormal pap smears, vaginal cultures, pathology reports and/or blood tests.
• Communicates relevant patient data to the care team verbally and/or in medical records and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Presents a warm, supportive manner to patient and family.
• Attends department meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Maintains a collaborative working relationship with all levels of staff.
• Complies with current OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Non-Essential Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Minimal Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalency
Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant or OR Technician Program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person