What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Haven Spine & Pain position at Anesthesia Practice Consultants, P.C.?
Haven Spine & Pain is looking for a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care by performing clinical tasks within the MA scope of practice and contributing to the healthcare team through other duties as assigned.
Excellent benefit package!! Medical, dental, vision on first day of employment. Plus additional benefits including, 5% employer 401k match 10% employer contribution (no match required), 100% vested.
Essential Job Functions
- Prepares patients for examination by performing data collection, taking vital signs, weight/height, and documenting patient health history
- Secures patient information and maintains record integrity by completing and safeguarding medical records, keeping patient information confidential
- Relays information regarding physician’s orders and questions to patients as delegated by physician or licensed staff
- Schedule’s procedures; verifying times; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
- Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards, policies and complying with legal regulations
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Enhances reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities for improvement; establishing new processes to improve compliance
Competencies
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Clinical data collection and timely reporting of data
- Effective problem-solving ability
- Knowledge in infection prevention and control
Continuing Education:
- Annual Mandatory In-Services:
- Infection control
- Body mechanics / Workplace violence
- Safety
- Fire drills, CPR and any other emergency drills
- Continuing Education Participation Requirements:
- Obtain certification in BLS within 6 months of hire
- Attends mandatory staff meetings
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand or sit for 8 hours in a shift
- Ability to push, pull or lift, up to 60 pounds
Work Environment: Possible exposure to body fluids, including blood, potential exposure to infectious materials, contagious diseases and/or hazardous materials.
