Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant participates in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care at the appropriate skill level. They have a duty to provide a standard of care that meets or exceeds that of a competent and knowledgeable Medical Assistant. Performs all duties at the expert level within the scope of a Medical Assistant's practice. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non intravenous medication performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave. Fosters accountability for clinical practice and patient goals.

Coordinates the clinic work activities and schedules, at one or multiple locations. May be required to travel to more than one facility. Administers clinic and InnovaCare Health policies and procedures in a consistent and timely manner. Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non intravenous medication performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. Perform X-rays, where applicable. Assist with scribing, where applicable. Assist Case Manager with procedures. Performs quality control checks on equipment. Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave. Fosters accountability for clinical practice and patient goals. Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner. Identifies when others' documentation is incorrect and alerts clinic leadership. Coordinates patient care as directed by provider, and policies / procedures. Respects patient confidentiality always. Ensures others are also respecting patient confidentiality. Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks, and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments. Anticipates provider's needs prior to patient encounter. Assists when new supplies are needed. Enforces medication policy. Creates and maintains an environment that supports infection prevention. Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of information without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge. Ensures that supplies are available, stock is inventoried, log data is accurate, and supplies are rotated. Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders. Supports emergency management protocols & procedures. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education, Experience & Skills : Medical Assistant Certificate issued by an accredited institution approved by the State licensed to work, or one year experience working in a health care setting that includes direct patient contact or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong venipuncture knowledge and techniques. Data entry abilities and strong computer skills. Strong attention to detail. Strong customer experience / service focus. Effective written and oral communication skills. Teamwork orientation. Organized and ability to manage competing priorities. Expert in computer literacy in electronic health record. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required. Basic mathematical skills. Safe work practices in a clinic setting. Able to follow through with delegated tasks.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills : High School graduate or GED equivalent. Certified in AED and CPR. At least five years as a certified medical assistant. Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred but not required.

Physical & Mental Requirements : (check all that apply) Required immunizations and vaccinations. Ability to lift upwards of 50 pounds. Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and / or machinery. Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle. Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing. Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving. Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Ability to discriminate shades of color when reading a dipstick.