Medical Assistant II (MA) - Lyme Clinic

Overview

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible hires.

The General Internal Medicine Lyme Clinic is located in a rural area, providing preventative, acute and chronic care to a vulnerable population of those age 18 years and older. The Lyme Clinic is a fast-paced clinic, with over 9,000 visits annually. The team is a growing team with highly sought-after clinicians and care team members to support all patient's needs. This care team consists of a professional community, working to ensure patient care needs are met : Physicians, nurses, social workers, medical assistants (MA), nursing assistants (LNA), Diabetic Educator, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Dietitian, and secretaries. The leadership team is very much relationship based, and promotes teamwork, collaboration, effective communication, safe and quality patient care, and a positive environment for all staff and patients. Together this team strongly encourages staff to work at the top of their license scope, providing personal connection and promoting continuity of care to patients and their loved ones close to the patient's home. The clinic provides comprehensive care, from vaccines and blood work, to a physical or acute exam while open Monday through Friday 0800-1700, and Saturday Clinic 0800-1200 at General Internal Medicine Clinic at the main hospital. This allows for the staffing team to have consistency with their schedule, promote a positive work / life balance, and maximize their time outside of work as well.

The role of the Medical Assistant (MA) in the Lyme Clinic is vital to the care of our patients. The primary responsibility of the MA is assisting patients with their clinician visits - this means obtaining vital signs, reviewing medication, point of care testing (ear lavage, EKG, urine dip testing, urine pregnancy testing, bladder scanning, and many more), medication / vaccination injections, assisting the clinician with procedures in clinic as well as the keeping up with the general functions of the clinic such as cleaning, stocking supplies and quality and safety reviews. The ideal MA candidate enjoys a fast-paced environment and a variety in their work while caring for all patients. If you are looking to expand your MA skillset, support building a strong team and develop as a leader then the Lyme Clinic might be the right fit for you! Come join the growing team in the Lyme Clinic, where we strive to care for patients and each other to enhance the experience for all!

Responsibilities

• Greets, checks in patients, and notifies appropriate provider. Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams.
• Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
• Recognizes and treats emergency patients as a priority, assists with patient examinations and treatments.
• Handles patient situations over the phone, schedules appointments and procedures with medical professionals. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
• Register new patients and establishes a medical record.
• Prepares patient billings.
• Assists patients by filling out insurance and other forms.
• Supplies authorized information upon request by third party payors.
• Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
• Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.
• Operates and maintains clinical equipment.
• Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
• Cleans, wraps and autoclaves instruments. Cares for supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Required Licensure / Certifications