Medical Assistant

1. Maintain supply and inventory for exam room, in accordance with clinic and OSHA requirements.
2. Review patient charts for completeness, as well as order processing, for referrals, lab, x-ray, etc.
3. Inform scheduled patients of any delays due to physician's lateness, emergencies, schedule backup, etc.
4. Log patient information in respective data banks (i.e. State Immunization Tracking System).
5. Responsibly upkeeps and maintains patient care areas. Stocks supplies.
6. Keeps Medical Assistant work area clean and tidy.
7. Anticipates need for assessment and monitoring of patients prior to and during examination, treatment, emergency, acute illness or procedure.
8. Prepares and assists patient for examination/treatment/procedure by medical staff.
9. Greets, assesses and interviews patient. Obtains past medical and surgical history. Family history, social history and complete set of vital signs. Reviews current medications, allergy history, chief complaint and brief interrogation of complaint.
10. Acts as liaison between doctor and patient.

1. Knowledge of injection levels and procedures, for both children and adults.
2. Knowledge of universal precautions and blood bourne pathogens.
3. Ability to document clearly, patient vital signs and chief complaint, as well as pay close attention to charting detail.
4. Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
5. Ability to manage patient flow in a fast paced clinic environment.
6. Willingness to work flexible hours in order to meet patient care needs/demands.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent, with completion of a Medical Assistant program, from an accredited school or training program.

State certification and EPIC experience are preferred. 2 years of Medical Assistant experience preferred.

Experience in a community health, public health, or in a community hospital, a plus.