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MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Union General Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Job detail
MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Union General Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Assists providers with patient evaluation, examination, and treatment, including triage and clinical procedures. Manages administrative tasks such as scheduling referrals, handling medication refills, and maintaining exam room sanitation.
Requirements summary
Requires a Medical Assistant certification and CPR certification. Preferred experience includes two years in family practice or a specialty clinic.
professional certificateHIPAA CompliancePhlebotomyPatient CommunicationTriageVital Signs MonitoringMedical DocumentationEKGInjectionsPatient SchedulingPoint of Service TestingEmergency Life-Saving ProceduresClinical Policy Application
Job description
Union General Hospital Clinics
Medical Assistant
Job Description
Job title: Medical assistant
General summary of duties
Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care.
Reports to: Office Manager and Practice Manager
Responsibilites
Duties: include but are not limited to:
Daily
Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.
Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to: weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.
Reports any STAT findings to provider
Answers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family members
Schedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.
Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines
Assists with any procedures the provider needs.
Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.
Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider.
Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines
Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information.
Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessary
Monthly
Assist with maintaining drug closet as assigned
Assist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assigned
Perform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and log
Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice Manager
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Required education, skills & experience
Two years’ experience as a Medical Assistant with in family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required.
Additional skills and experience
Medical Assistant must be able to
Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect
Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
Neat and professional appearance
Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice Manager
Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
Maintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organization
Occupational exposure
Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids
Frequent exposure to hazardous material
Exposure to communicable disease
Appropriate protective equipment will be readily available and provided
Physical/Mental/Enviromental demands
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.
Drug free workplace
UGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
Equal opportunity employer
Union General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military, or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.
I have read and acknowledge the above as the job description for my role as a Medical Assistant at Union General Hospital Clinics. I understand that if I fail to perform the responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description that my employment at UGH may be eligible for termination.