What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at JCHCC DBA Inclusivcare?
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The medical assistant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to support healthcare professionals in the clinical setting. They are responsible for the delivery of integrative patient care which promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. This role encompasses both administrative duties and clinical responsibilities to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answer phones and greet patients in a professional manner.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Maintain patient records and ensure confidentiality.
- Prepare patients for the healthcare provider. Document patient histories and patient vital signs. Assist healthcare providers during examinations and procedures.
- Draw and collect blood samples from patients.
- Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare specimens for analysis.
- Follow-up with patients regarding testing and appointments. Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required. Perform daily testing on equipment as delegated.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients; keep patients’ exam rooms stocked and orderly.
- Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
- Perform sterilization and infection control activities as required by the organization
- Cross train with administrative patient support staff
- Perform JCAHO and OSHA related duties as assigned
- Other job duties as assigned by Clinical Site Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have had formal medical assistant training, knowledge of current clinic practices for a medical assistant and exhibit excellent written and communication skills.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Entry level, novice to one year of medical assistant experience. Must have or be eligible for a current Medical Assistant Certification; must have completed Medical Assistant training in an accredited Medical Assistant program with phlebotomy being a part of the program; computer skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, speak, and comprehend written documents fluently.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Candidate must be a Medical Assistant. All candidates will be required to submit to a criminal background check and screening as part of pre-employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hand to finger; handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, with proper medical documentation/clearance, if applicable.