What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant Primary Care position at Elizabeth Family Health?
General Job Summary: May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including assisting physicians with patient care and handling clerical and organizational tasks.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1.Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; providing pertinent information.
2.Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
3.Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
4.Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities, which may include sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs; physical examination preparations; drug administration through various routes including injections; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; venipunctures; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
5.Other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 27 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Primary Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19