Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role :

As a Medical Assistant for MaxHealth-Elevate your primary job is to support our providers and perform medical assistant day-to-day duties while contributing to a positive, efficient work environment. Medical Assistants are responsible for providing nursing care to clinic patients under the direct supervision of physicians and managers. They will train with existing Medical Assistants in various administrative, support, and clinical duties.

Responsibilities :

• Understands and performs office procedures, after reasonable training. Only performs clinical procedures (i.e., injections) signed off to perform.
• Assesses patient's general condition and takes vital signs, weight, medications, and dosage review.
• Documents of all activities / interventions, patient / family responses, medication dispensed / prescribed, phone calls, etc., in the electronic medical record.
• Ensures follow-through on all patient needs that come through the clinical office and communicates with COS on any patient issues.
• Adheres to infection control / safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.
• Using a computer for patient charting, test ordering, secure patient communications, and appointment scheduling as needed.
• Pays attention to detail and keeps work / office / common area(s) clean, orderly, and organized
• Cleans exam and procedure rooms between patients at the end of day, following established cleaning protocols and in accordance with OSHA guidelines for safety.
• Assists in re-stocking supplies in exam and procedure rooms and helps monitor supplies levels using inventory tracking and other systems.
• Packages and sterilizes surgical equipment, participates in the maintenance and general upkeep of auto-clave sterilizers, endoscopes, procedure equipment, and other materials as necessary, following established protocols.
• Collects and process urine and blood samples for testing.
• Able to maintain composure during times of confusion.
• Maintains a pleasant and courteous manner.
• Willing to assist with training new personnel.
• Willing to be cross trained to another position when necessary.
• Ensures departmental HIPAA Compliance. Communicate with the COS and / or Privacy Officer when necessary.
• Communicates with COS with back-office equipment issues that arise, causing a delay in data entry and / or work efficiency.
• Remains engaged and shares ideas to improve patient care, work efficiency, and job satisfaction.
• Follows Company Handbook and adheres to the Dress Code.
• Other duties assigned by COS.

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Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type : Full-time

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Work Location : In person

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. Requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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