Medical Assistant- ALAMO HEIGHTS

Description

Job Summary

The MA is responsible for the care of patients and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the Physician/Medical Provider.

General Accountabilities:

• •Assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently. Greet patients in waiting area, escort patients to a room, initiate registration process.
• •Measure vital signs, and record information on chart/EMR.
• •Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
• •Assist the Physician/Medical Provider with procedures.
• •Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use. Assist in maintaining adequate level of supplies and instruments for use by the facility.
• •Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, pulse ox, peak flow and or spirometry and inhalation treatment equipment.
• •Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out.
• •Perform both DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
• •Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
• •Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• •Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of responsibilities and growth in profession.
• •Participate in Quality Improvement and Mandatory education/training programs.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• •High school graduate or equivalent
• •Some medical experience.
• •BCLS certification.
• •Ability to work all shifts including day, night, and weekend hours as needed.
• •Basic computer skills; including familiarity with electronic medical records.
• •Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Environmental and physical requirements

• •Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills.
• •Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and Physician/Medical Providers.
• •Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.
• •Job requires physical ability for long-term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist.
• •Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with chemicals, lifting of 30 - 40 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.