What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Pulmonology position at Midland Health?
Job Description
Exhibit and perform Medical Assistant skills, enhancing the doctor/patient relationship within the PFC healthcare offices. Assume an organizational and leadership position, encouraging an optimum environment of communication, performance, and customer service, among fellow employees. A responsible credentialed Medical Assistant, capable of performing and expanding the role of assisting/nursing in the clinic setting
SCHEDULE
Full Time
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RESPONSIBILITES AND AUTHORITIES:
A. Perform all duties in accordance with established policies and proceduresB. Conduct oneself in such a manner that is conducive with a professional office environmentC. Dress in such a manner that is conducive with a professional office environmentD. Maintain neat and well-ordered work environmentE. Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment and suppliesF. Accommodates the various changes in workload by maintaining a flexible personal scheduleG. Performs other duties as assignedH. This will be a hybrid position that includes working within the allergy practice as well as providing support for the ENT providers and front deskI. Maintaining BLS is requiredJ. On the job training will be provided for emergency procedures for the allergy practice.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
K. triage and assessment of patients L. Administering allergy shotsM. Measuring skin reactionsN. Mixing of allergy serumO. Responsible for monitoring inventory levels. Ensure that the inventory is ordered and received as required by policyP. Responsible for educating patients on all allergy injections and treatment processes and protocolsQ. preparation of patients for examination and testingR. pertinent professional documentation of patient communications and circumstancesS. administration of medications, treatments, or testing as directed by physicianT. usage of communications skills—verbal, written, telephone, and/or computer U. informing and/or advising patients of results, doctor’s advice or required treatment/appointmentV. responding to patients needs for education, doctor referrals, refill of medicationsW. relationship with fellow workers and superiorsX. continual assessment of the office environment relating to patients and co-workersY. organization, cleanliness, privacy, security and safety Z. management of medical supplies, instruments, and equipment-- including proper storage, cleaning and monitoring requirements for operation.AA. return patient calls BB. perform other tasks as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: • Texas credentialing certificate in Medical Office Assisting preferred but not required.
Job Knowledge:• Possess the practical and technical knowledge required for his/her job
Training and Experience• One to two years office experience preferred but not required.
UNSUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Extended periods of standingB. Extensive data entryC. Ability to work under stress
