(MA) Certified Medical Assistant - Full-time Days

Position Summary

This position involves providing clinical nursing support to a medical group by communicating clinical information to patients and businesses, scheduling tests and consultations, obtaining clinical specimens, assessing patients, performing clinical office procedures, and maintaining adequate clinical supplies.

Position Requirements

• Education/Training: Medical Assistant certificate and/or higher degree
• Workplace Experience: One year of experience in medical office environment
• Equipment and Skills Training: Competency in using medical equipment and various oral and injectable medications
• Physical Environment: Office environment
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, communicate in English, both orally and in writing, and lift over 20 pounds

Performance Standards

1. Accurately record patient's medical history and vital signs
2. Administer immunizations and injections as appropriate
3. Counsel patients on health-related issues
4. Order and maintain clinical supplies and pharmaceuticals
5. Coordinate referrals to other medical services
6. Secure consultations and specialists
7. Triage phone calls and address patient portal messages
8. Obtain prior authorization for medications and diagnostic testing
9. Assist physician with medical/surgical procedures
10. Observe universal precautions
11. Maintain quality assurance for office lab
12. Observe proper lifting techniques to prevent injury
13. Coordinate with pharmacies to ensure patients have adequate supplies of medicine