Medical Assistant For Private Clinic

The Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist position is responsible for assisting the Providers with various medical procedures while providing excellence in patient care. Responsible for the collection, administration and proper processing of lab work, immunizations, in-house clinical testing and procedures and general office duties. Responsible for standard operating procedures, including but not limited to, ensuing policies and procedures within each office are carried out in a fair and consist manner while providing excellence in patient care.

• Responsible for in house procedures such as EKG, audio, PFT A1c, UA, etc.
• Perform patient call backs three days after the office visit.
• Address patient issues or complaints promptly and effectively, escalating those to management when needed.
• Must have the ability to learn/conduct in-services and procedures regarding her job responsibilities.
• Approachable nature with Administrative and Clinical Staff
• Responsible for general office duties that accompany the job duties and assisting when needed throughout the clinic.
• Responsible for collecting patient history and reason for visit and communicating the same to the Provider.
• Identify and submit ideas for improvement.
• Administrative duties including filing, answering phones, greeting patients, office cleanliness, FL Shot, scanning and other daily tasks that are assigned.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure all OSHA, Safety and Healthcare Practices and Protocols are implemented within the scope of job responsibilities.
• Share updates, changes and new trends affecting the scope of responsibilities with other staff members and management.
• Collect vitals, i.e. height, weight, BP, pulse and 02 Sats.
• Responsible for the collection and processing of lab work, including blood urine, stool and cultures while ensuring that information is correct (the correct patient is identified and noted correctly on all paperwork and within the EMR).
• Responsible for administering vaccines as directed and through manufacturing guidelines and documenting appropriately.
• Responsible for drug screening to include urine and hair.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attends monthly staff meetings. Attend monthly 121 meeting with Office Manager and/or Assistant Manager.
• Responsible assisting the Providers with procedures and patient care during office visits.
• Ensures collections are collected according to Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines.

Supervisory/Work Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities
Position Type and Expected Work Hours:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm but may require hours outside of these time as business and patient needs dictate.
Travel:
May be required to travel to other sites as needed for coverage purposes.
Travel for educational or business purposes is limited and only as necessary
Requirements
Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Abilities/Skills/Qualities

• Possess a strong desire to lead and drive success.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be a critical thinker and problem solver.
• Must be fair and consistent and have a strong desire to help people.
• Possess a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Possess high ethical standards carrying out responsibilities with integrity, honesty and loyalty.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Team Player approach.
• Have a sense pf ownership.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
• Position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and sitting at a desk for periods of time.

Certification Requirements:

• CMA and/or Phlebotomy Certification

Benefits

• Employee paid hourly with overtime available as necessary. Annual salary published in job posting is based on a full time 40 hour a week schedule.
• Employer contributory benefits include healthcare, dental and retirement plan
• Day one access to clinics for primary care of employee and immediate family in household
• Accrued Paid Time Office and Holidays
• Employee contributory benefits include vision, life insurance and various AFLAC plans