What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Office Assistant or CNA- Western Colorado Physicians Group FT position at PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC?
Job Details
Description
Medical Office Assistant or CNA
This position will work with a dedicated provider 3 days/week and a float 2 days/week.
Job Summary:
Provide basic patient care, patient care tasks, and education under the direction of the physician. To keep exam rooms stocked and maintain clean facilities for patient care.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Patient Care
- Obtain and chart vital statistics
- To reconcile medications
- Follow workflow protocols
- Provide patient instruction and education materials
- Make and chart appointments for out-of-office appointments
- Prepare, administer and chart medications and injections
- Perform skills from checklist
- Call patients with results and questions
- Order various procedures and labs as directed by physician
- Perform EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs and phlebotomy
- Clean and supply patient rooms
- Autoclave and wrap used instruments
- Provide wound care at providers instruction
Assisting Providers
- Assist physicians with specialized minor procedures
- Keep providers informed of the daily schedule
- Keep up with providers pace
- Perform functions according to providers orders
- Dispense medications at providers direction
- Preparing specimens for microscopy
Administrative
- Complete encounter form
- Add charges to office visits
- Track orders
Specific Duties
- Prepare laundry for pick-up
- Other individual duties as assigned
Experience:
Must be a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Office Assistant who is capable of working back office position; caring personality with a positive attitude; calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving abilities, good communication skills, and the ability to get along with others and work as a team to assist with all the providers. Must have knowledge of the proper use of medical and lab equipment. Previous medical office experience preferred
Education Requirements:
Have appropriate certification or licensure. Attend Continuing Education programs as requested or as required by the position
Working Conditions:
Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area; primarily standing and walking; light to moderate lifting all the time; heavy lifting occasionally
Risk Level:
High exposure
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Salary : $17
