What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Trinity Employment Specialists?
Regional Medical Assistant Float (Temp)
The Villages, FL
Monday through Friday
8am to 5pm
pay rate $19-$21hr
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs a variety of both direct and indirect patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a provider
• Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination by obtaining patient history, chief complaint, current medications, medical history, allergies, surgical history, family history, social history and other preventative medicine reviews and records information in the patient electronic medical record.
• Measures and records vital signs and records them in the EMR
• Triage incoming phone calls and/or patients in office.
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares both the patient and exam room for examination
• Provides both patient and provider support during procedures by handing instruments or equipment to the physician as directed.
• Cleans and/or sterilizes reusable instruments and equipment after use
• Performs clinical duties including administration of oral and injectable medications, irrigation of eyes and ears, dresses and bandages wounds and incisions, starts and monitor IV infusion, and assist physician with any/all procedures as requested.
• Performs in office diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, administration of oxygen as ordered, pulse oximetry, peak flow and inhalation treatments.
• Performs in office CLIA-waived lab tests
• Carries out quality controls related to lab equipment and testing, completes and maintains lab related logs, performs PT/INR utilizing CoaguChek/Coag Sense machine and performs glucose testing utilizing glucometer
• Completes electronic medical record to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used.
• Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals as requested
• Draws blood and processes specimens for send-out
• Provide patient education as directed by the provider.
• Assists front office registration team members by performing additional clerical duties including: Patient check-in/out, referrals, prescription medication management, inbound/outbound telephone calls etc..
• Helps maintain an adequate inventory of office medications and medical supplies and orders as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Medical Assistant experience, Accredited Medical Asst. program preferred (RMA or CMA)
• CPR Certified
• IV Start Certification preferred
• Phlebotomy experience preferred; knowledge of various collection methods and testing such as bleeding times, collecting donor blood, bedside testing and preparing specimens
• Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology
• Knowledge of medical coding
• Knowledge of HIPAA
• Knowledge of OSHA
• Working knowledge of common prescription medications that treat conditions and diseases for the patient population VIPcare serves
• Minimum of four to five years medical assisting experience
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with electronic medical records
• Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy
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* Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
* Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
* Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
* Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
* Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
* Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
* Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
* Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
* Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
* Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
* Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
* Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
* Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
* Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
* Change dressings on wounds.
* Schedule appointments for patients.
* Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
* Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
* Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
* Set up medical laboratory equipment.
* Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Salary : $19 - $21
