Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

At MCPC, we are passionate about changing the face of healthcare in Nashville by providing access to biomedical interventions and services for sexual health and wellness. We serve our patients with a highly skilled, competent team of clinicians, staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to see patients during convenient weekday and weekend hours. We accept insured and uninsured patients with affordable, low-cost or no cost services.

MCPC’s Medical Assistant role provides clinical and administrative assistance in the delivery of patient care during the clinic hours of operation and assists with patient cases remotely during non-clinic hours. This role reports to the Clinic Manager and directly assists Medical Providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assists with the evaluation and care of patients including :

Manages the Electronic Medical Records system, including taking appropriate action such as monitoring Medical Provider in-boxes, responding to communications and transferring documents to correct locations

Processes prescription refill requests

Acts as first-line of communication with the Metro Health Department as needed and properly and promptly acts on information provided

Performs lab technologist and / or phlebotomy services during clinic hours of operation

Provides general Medical Provider support and assistance including, but not limited to communicating medical results and other information to patients

Identifies volunteer / staff needs and assists in the facilitation of trainings as needed

Works with Clinic Manager and Medical Providers to implement and maintain clinic policies and procedures

Utilizes and promotes infection control measures and universal precautions to maintain high quality of health and safety during clinic operation

Helps perform medical supply inventories

Ensures well-being of patients in the clinic

Maintains a system of confidentiality according to the clinic’s policies and procedures and HIPAA guidelines

Fosters teamwork within the clinic

Prepares supplies and equipment in examination rooms

Completes initial preliminary testing, preparation and information gathering with patients and communicates results to the Medical Provider on duty

Completes other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications :

Must have the ability to observe, document, and communicate lab-related issues, and to exercise independent judgment, well-informed decision-making, and problem-solving

Must demonstrate good communication skills, interpersonal skills, team-building skills, and professional demeanor

Preferred Qualifications :

Two years direct patient care experience

Working knowledge of infection control and universal precautions

Working experience with acquiring and processing lab specimens