Medical Assistant Primary Care - Clarkston

• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider.
• Obtain and record in the electronic health record intake information such as chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, vital signs, and test results.
• Maintain patient care areas by keeping them clean and stocked.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed by a provider.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Perform testing such as TB PPD, EKG, PFT, vision, hearing, and point of care laboratory tests
• Authorize drug refills and communicate prescription information to pharmacies
• Answer patient portal questions, assist with patient requests as needed
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or provider instructions to patients or family members
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, completing sports physical forms, surgical clearance forms, assisting with follow-up phone calls, etc.
• Help providers examine and treat patients by assisting with bedside procedures
• Prioritize and multitask to accommodate the needs of any provider
• Able to recognize signs of an emergency and notify provider and/or RN manager in real time
• Prep provider schedules for the following business day, assist with quality measure tracking and reporting
• Update and maintain MCIR vaccine records
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain patient health information in written or electronic form
• Assist with training new hires during their orientation period
• Monthly completion of Eagle training

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work with all ages of patients
• BLS CPR certification – required
• MA certification – preferred
• Two years of MA experience – preferred
• Previous use of Athena EHR – preferred

• Prolonged periods of standing/bending in a patient care area as well as sitting at a computer desk
• Ability to move/ lift 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

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