The Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily management of patients through administrative and clinical tasks to support the smooth operation of the Care Centers, Surgery Centers, and Laboratories. This position will coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide the essential services needed. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Practice Administrator.
Prepare patients for examination, including TPR, weight, blood pressure, update health information, allergies, and current medication.
Document patient vitals, assessment, encounter type, and provider into EMR.
Communicate with physician and/or nurse practitioner, changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal patient response during testing/exam.
Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with procedures (i.e., hysteroscopy, endometrial and/or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC/chlamydia testing, HSG testing, etc.).
Prep exam room respective to patient appointment and testing.
Educate patient on procedure(s) and provide answers prior to procedure.
Assist physician and/or nurse practitioner with patient examinations.
Maintain patient workflow to meet physician/nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
Order and schedule lab tests as directed; review results and annotate appropriate disposition.
Order prescriptions/refills for patients prior to procedure; notify patient upon completion.
Disinfect room after each exam/appointment re-prep for next patient.
Equipment maintenance and sterilization; identify any need for supplies/parts/repair and notify Practice Administrator.
Order and maintain back-office supplies and reconcile monthly receipts/packing slips for submission to the business office.
Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports into EMR.
Monitor medicine cabinet/refrigerator and order medications, as needed.
Perform urine pregnancy test, document results in EMR, and communicate with physician, nurse practitioner, or rad technician prior to exam/procedure.
Autoclave all used instruments, document size and type of instrument on package, change sterile/cleaning solution, and document in the soak-log.
Clean stationary room equipment, underside of exam tables, and provide clean/linens/supplies for all patient rooms’ weekly minimum, or as needed.
Maintain HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
Understand and assess potential domestic violence and child abuse issues and report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Other duties as assigned.
