Job Title: Certified Medical Assistant
Profession: Medical Assistant
Specialty: Podiatry
Duration: Permanent
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8
Experience: Minimum required experience not specified
License: Current BLS Certification required
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
High School graduate or equivalent (i.e., GED)
Graduate of a Medical Assistant program accredited by a recognized accrediting organization or Graduate of a Registered Medical Assistant program accredited by a national health services organization with on-the-job experience and passing the RMA Certification exam
Willingness to work at multiple locations
Description:
The Medical Assistant will manage customer flow throughout the clinic.
They will assist providers in the management and treatment of customers.
Customers come from a variety of backgrounds and age groups requiring individualized care.
The focus of the Medical Assistant is on collaborative, supportive, and delegated tasks as described in the medical assistant scope of practice.
Delegable tasks and competencies are specific to the role of the Supervising Nurse and Supervising Provider.
The Medical Assistant receives direction and collaborates with supervisors and providers to meet defined goals.
Communication with the healthcare team related to progress, concerns, questions, or problems is an essential element of the Medical Assistant role.
The Medical Assistant will perform clinical and clerical tasks to assist in managing customer flow throughout the clinic.
Tasks include standard rooming processes, giving immunizations, injections, and other medications as directed by the provider.
Laboratory specimen collection will be performed as needed.
Dependent on the specialty and clinic location, additional duties may include:
Providing telephone support
Facilitating communication between customers and providers
Assisting with prescription refills
Performing assigned duties if the individual has passed the x-ray operator exam
Performing phlebotomy duties
Performing clinic laboratory tests
Providing front desk/check-in support
Ordering and stocking supplies
Assisting with prior authorizations