Primary Care - Medical Assistant Ft Days

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists practitioners with administrative duties in assigned department within the hospital or clinic by obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, and assisting practitioners during medical procedures.
JOB DUTIES:

• Perform required testing and treatment such as EKGs, PFT, etc
• Report lab, X-Ray, imaging and other diagnostics along with plan of care to patients as directed by practitioner
• Instruct patients on treatment preparation and aftercare
• Prepare and administer medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Deliver compassionate support, attention and assistance to patients and families
• Greet patients and prepare them for the type of treatment needed
• Obtain specimens, perform lab duties, draw blood and chart results, as needed
• Coordinate the daily administrative activities, including scheduling, patient check-in and check-out, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Obtain and record patient medical histories, vitals, test results and other information for medical records
• Communicates with pharmacies, nursing homes, other physicians or other entities required providing practitioners orders, verbatim
• Complete lab controls and proficiency testing, if needed
• Prepare treatment rooms, ensuring cleanliness, for clinical exams and assist practitioners with procedures and other patient care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security

The Medical Assistant (MA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Nursing Director or Practitioner.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the Occupational Performance Capacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physical administered by CRMC at offer
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic medical health care record systems
• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Knowledgeable in policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current Medical Assistant licensure with the State of Kansas, required
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
• BLS, required
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting, preferred