Medical Assistant

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

· Obtains and records patient’s vital signs. Reports assessment findings to practitioner, and records in EMR in a timely manner.

· Performs chart review prior to clinic visit to obtain historical data.

· Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition.

· Confirms and clarifies written orders prior to implementation of delegated tasks.

· Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.

· Assists practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations, (preparation, positioning, supplies, equipment). Proactively problem-solves and identifies solutions to barriers to safety.

· Appropriately obtains and manages specimens, including: labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance. Performs quality control for waived testing. Acts as a “trainer” for waived testing, and coordinates activities related to proficiency.

· Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines. Administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and supplies.

· Provides appropriate patient education, health information materials and community resource lists as directed, and maintains educational supplies. Identifies patient’s need for additional information, and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.

· Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, nourishments, forms and equipment.

· Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks. Checks clinic area and rooms for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis.

· Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinic and exam area according to the infection control guidelines.

· Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes requests for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow and running errands.

· Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation. Problem solves obstacles to throughput process and notifies manager and patients of wait time.

· Checks medication expiration dates monthly, complete log sheet and discard expired medications.

· Performs all other reasonably related job duties as assigned by department manager, office coordinator, or management.

· May be required to work at any HFM office location as needed, and as required by or at the discretion of management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clayton, NC 27520 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21