Medical Assistant I - Florence Urgent 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

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

Required Skills And Knowledge

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

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