Medical Assistant

Overview

Entry-level medical assistant providing clinical and clerical support in a health center.

Key Responsibilities

• lab testing
• ekg
• specimen collection
• immunizations
• vital signs
• charting

Tasks

-Performs in-house test such as strep, BGL, hematocrit (HCT), chemstrip UA, HCG, hemoglobin A1C’s and urine drug screens. -Calls and assists patients into examination rooms. -Obtains patients vital signs and report abnormal readings to the provider. -Communicate effectively with patients and their families to make their visit a pleasant experience. -Verifies patient insurance. -Perform EKG’s. -Reviews the next day’s schedule and prepares for patient visit. -Maintain exam rooms with medical forms and supplies. -Interviews patients and records information to document patient reason for visit and any health problems. -Maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA. -Procedures for obtaining sterile, clean catch, timed, and drug screening specimens -May serve as an interpreter as appropriate. -Follow universal precautions in accordance with FCCH policies and procedures. -Assists provider with exams and procedures. -Clean and sanitize exam rooms after each visit and as needed. -Use a multi-line telephone system. -Prepare exam rooms for any expected procedures. -Obtain height and weight information to include pediatric/adult. -Completely fills out lab requisitions and labels all specimens for in-house and “send out” labs. -Prepares encounter forms and charting notes. -Clean, wrap, and label instruments for autoclave. -Obtains patient’s medical history differentiating between subjective and objective information. -Uses the practice management program to register, schedule and verify appointments, as needed. -Obtain a blood pressure and knowledge of cuff sizes and recognition of normal and abnormal readings. -Use a computer to enter and access patient data to complete a discharge plan. -Explains fee schedules and collects any required co-payment. -The procedures for the care and sterilization of non-disposable instruments and the care and the disposal procedures for disposable instruments -Procedures for performing subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections -Maintain confidentiality of records and information. -Perform visual exams using eye chart. -Schedules referral appointments. -Collects any lab results, outside records and needed paperwork for the visit. -Take the initiative to resolve patient concerns and problems. -Obtain temperatures via oral, rectal and axillary methods. -Explain discharge plans to patient. -Receives and greets patients and visitors. -Prints labels. -Performs subcutaneous and intramuscular immunizations after completion of an immunization/injection class and been observed and signed off by a provider or licensed health professional.

Requirements

• medical assistant
• cpr certification
• bilingual
• tjc accreditation
• osha
• ecg

What You Bring

-Communication skills -Work well with diverse groups of people. -Environment/Working Conditions: Work is mostly inside a clinic in a controlled environment. Normal clinic and safety precautions and practices are required. Position may require travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area. Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to meet deadlines. -Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. -Basic medical terminology -Instruments used for various types of examinations -Graduation from a technical school as a Medical Assistant or equivalent. -Knowledge and familiarity with compliance program. Cooperate fully and comply with laws and regulations. -Visual Acuity, Hearing, and Speaking: Must be able to read computer monitor output and results of basic medical tests accurately. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance. -Work on multiple tasks within established deadlines. Ability to work under the direction of a provider and follow instructions for work completion. -Take a pulse; recognize normal and abnormal readings, and knowledge of various locations that can be used. -High School graduate or GED certificate and -TJC and related accreditation and certification -Machines, Tools, Equipment required to be operated: Capable of using medical equipment, office machines and personal computers for word processing, data entry and retrieval. -Procedure for obtaining a drug from a vial or ampoules -Obtain throat culture swab. -Work well as a team member. -OSHA guidelines, blood borne pathogens and universal precautions. -Demonstrates effective communication and written skills. -Physical Effort and Dexterity: Good dexterity to operate personal computer, and basic medical and laboratory equipment. Occasional lifting and carrying related to clinic duties. -Introduction to autoclave -Needle sizes and syringe type necessary for injection type -Administration of medication through inhalation, ears, eyes, orally and by injection after required trainings have been completed and having been observed and signed off by a provider or licensed health professional. -Eye exams -Instillation of drops and ointments in the eye or ear. -Procedures for performing urinalysis, including physical characteristics, chemical (dipstick), and microscope preparation -ECG procedure for patient preparation, lead placement and obtaining a 12-lead electrocardiogram -Obtain a respiratory rate and the knowledge of normal and abnormal readings. -CPR Certification must be obtained within first 6 months of hire and maintained. -Patient interviewing techniques -Follow routine verbal or written instructions.

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Benefits

-Geriatric, Adult, Adolescent, Pediatric and Newborn -Patient charting -Basic Insurance, coding and Billing terminology -MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -Basic lab -Oral medications -Working Conditions

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