Medical Assistant I - Aurora Primary Care

Job Title: Medical Assistant I

Non-Exempt

Job Code: 150000

Primary Purpose

The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to the physician and Advance Practice Provider. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by the providers. The Medical Assistant is also responsible for compliance with all OSHA/CLIA and HIPAA regulations and ensuring completion of all duties vital to business operations. The Medical Assistant is a highly visible position that is always responsible for creating a positive impression with patients, family members, and other visitors to the office.

Education

Minimum: H.S. Diploma/GED

Years Of Experience

Must have one of the following

• Degree in Health or Biological Sciences inclusive of hands-on clinical patient care activities
• Completion of SEP MA Internship
• One year of experience as an MA or CNA or other allied health experience
• Completion of an MA Externship
• Completion of EMT Certification Program

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to work independently resulting in effective outcomes and on-time performance.
• Cooperates with other departments and work groups.
• Ability to learn other computer skills.
• Performs duties willingly and with initiative. Shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
• Must work carefully and precisely with attention to detail.
• Must utilize resources wisely.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team-based decision-making culture.
• Experience in planning and coordinating multi-disciplinary communications strategies, strategic initiatives, and events.
• Must have good organizational skills and work professionally with doctors, hospital administration and management, SEP employees and the public.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must respond and follow through to requests from customers promptly.

Licenses And Certifications

Preferred: An approved credential, such as the CCMA, CMA, RMA, ARMA or EMT

Clinical Duties

Requirements vary by practice and could include any or all of the following

• Answer and triage patient phone calls and questions
• Performing EKG and other essential laboratory procedures
• Administering injections and immunizations
• Collecting patient samples (fingerstick, throat/nose swabs, urine)
• Assisting providers with exams and procedures
• Obtaining vital signs (manual blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature)