Medical Assistant

MIDWAY SPECIALTY CARE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: **Medical Assistant

Job Summary:. This position works in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures and standards. Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Intake patients for providers, documentation of intake process in eCW software. Function within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an APRN, PA, LPN and/or physician, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required.

• Proficient skills in administration of injections and drawing blood for labs.

• Notifies appropriate licensed staff when patient complains of pain.

• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, providers, physicians and Office Manager.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.

• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in patient education.

• Maintains infection prevention and control standards for exam/procedure rooms; cleans, disinfects, changes linen, etc.

• Maintains office instruments; knowledgeable of sterilization techniques and biological indicators for sterilization.

• Meets current documentation standards and policies.

• Maintains established office policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with office standards.

• Answers telephone calls in a professional manner, directs calls appropriately; refers patient problems to office physician; schedules patient appointments.

• Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members of the office.

• Maintains and operates equipment safely and correctly.

• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

• Meets dress code standards; appearance in neat and clean.

• Completes annual educational requirement.

• Maintains regulatory requirements.

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.

• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the office.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to assist nursing and medical staff with routine examinations and patient treatments.

• Knowledge and understanding of HIPPA regulations

• Ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situations.

• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN/LPN/LVN and/or physician.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the Ability to position and prep patients for office procedures.

• Demonstrates skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or six (6) month Nurse Aide Program. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

• Completion of venipuncture class. Current BCLS certification.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Additional languages preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Medical Assistant * Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or six (6) month Nurse Aide Program. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or hold the Registered Medical Assistant RMA credentials preferred.

MIDWAY SPECIALTY CARE CENTER IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Infectious Disease

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
• Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)
• eClinicalWorks: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Pierce, FL 34982: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person