Medical Assistants provide clinical support assist with administrative tasks and provide general support in an ambulatory setting under the direction or supervision of the patients physician or LIPRN designee in accordance with policy procedure and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Duties may include patient care vital signs assisting licensed health care professionals performing various laboratory tests quality control indicators and clinical intake.
This position requires providing service to all age populations in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functionaldevelopmental age of the individual served
Assists in assuring effective and efficient clinic operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members referring providers and patients.
Assists with data collection for physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policyprocedure.
Completes standardized rooming and performs clinical intake data collection and documentation.
As directed and in accordance with documented competencies provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Clinical support services include but are not limited to preparing laboratory specimens performing testing i.e. point of care testing CLIA waived testing ECGEKG spirometry venipuncturephlebotomy specimen collection etc. appropriate cleaning and sterilization of instrumentsequipment and rooms disposing of contaminated supplies performing wound care administering medications.
Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs the interdisciplinary team and operational efficiency.
Implements age-appropriate interventions based on individual patient needs as directed by the Health Care Provider HCP.
Reinforces patientfamily teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Maintains supplies and equipment.
Document and capture charges for clinical support services rendered within the patient visit.
Performs administrative support responsibilities. As directed and in accordance with documented competencies provides administrative support to licensed healthcare professionals. Administrative support services include but are not limited to draft letters andor assist with completion of forms facilitate scheduling pend medication refills assist with coverage of in basket messaging assist with clinicchart prep.
Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
In addition to the above job responsibilities other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience None required.
Licensure American Heart Association AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Current Medical Assistant Certification through a recognized national professional association such as the AAMA American Association of Medical Assistants the AMT American Medical Technologists NAHP The National Association of Healthcare Professions the ARMA American Registry of Medical Assistants or the NHA National Healthcare Association.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe job requires standing for prolonged periods and frequently bendingstoopingtraveling. Ability to liftpushpull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to chemicals bloodbody fluids and infectious disease.
The starting base rate for this role is 19.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidates qualifications previous work experience andor education.
Job ProfileJ1216 - Certified Medical Assistant CMACareer Stream and LevelClinical Technician-T2
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