Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Medical Assistant

Department : Clinic

Position Reports to : Clinical Manager

FLSA Status : (Non-Exempt)

Job Description Effective Date : 08 / 01 / 2023

Position Summary : The Medical Assistant will be responsible for providing professional care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established polices / procedures. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for phlebotomy and finger sticks. Promote timely patient flow by escorting patents to exam rooms, preparing rooms, and assists when needed with stocked rooms. The Medical Assistant, when assigned, will be responsible for front office duties which include answering telephones, scheduling appointments, medical records and other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions :

Functions

of time

Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, height, and BMI. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare for the physician / NP. Record patients’ medical history, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical record. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and Physician’s instructions to patients. Assist Physicians examine and treat patients, handing instruments and materials. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat clean, and stocked.

Ensures assistance and encourages patient compliance of future or current MD orders. Will collaborate with physician regarding test results. Communicates relevant information between doctor and patient regarding diagnosis, and diagnostic test results. Works with physician to provide optimal patient outcomes

Performs clinical actions consistent with established JCRM policies / procedures, maintains acceptable standards of patient care in accordance to State and Federal regulations. Will complete clinic duties as outlined by the State’s scope of practice laws.

Collects subjective and objective data in person or telephone. Communicates data to NP, or MD in a timely fashion and carries out orders efficiently and timely. Documents any conversations or changes in patients’ conditions, medication or prescriptions received, and plan of care in concise and logical manner. May assist in Call-Center duties, to include, scheduling or re-scheduling of appointments, and answering of phones, as needed.

Promote timely patient flow by operating on the floor while encouraging collaboration among the health care team.

Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Functions :

• Keep up to date with current developments in the clinical department.

Physical Demands

Environmental Factors

Inside, office setting, some environmental factors

Position Requirements :

Employee Signature Date

Manager Signature Date