Medical Assistant

Overview

Unified is a nationwide community of providers, operations specialists and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman's health, at every stage of their journeys. We are unparalleled in our scale and ability to adapt to address unmet and underserved needs. Through 815+ clinics, 23 IVF labs, nationwide telehealth capabilities and targeted case management, our 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers deliver comprehensive women's health services and continuously work to implement methods and develop techniques or platforms that improve the healthcare experience.

We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to support our CCRM Fertility business. CCRM Fertility is a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility's diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment.

How You Will Make an Impact : The Medical Assistant provides essential support to both healthcare

providers and patients; often the first point of contact for patients, contributing to a positive and

reassuring patient experience. This role directly contributes to patient care by measuring vital signs,

preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with minor medical procedures, which enhance the

efficiency of healthcare delivery, creating a smoother and more patient-centric fertility journey.

What You Will Do : The Medical Assistant is responsible for the daily management of patients through

administrative and clinical tasks to support the smooth operation of the Care Centers, Surgery Centers,

and Laboratories. This position will coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare

professionals to provide the essential services needed. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the

Practice Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination - Responsible for obtaining and documenting vital signs, reviewing and updating patient health information-such as medical history, allergies, and current medications-and entering all data accurately into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Communicate with physician and / or nurse practitioner, changes in patient condition, abnormal vitals, lab results, and abnormal patient response during testing / exam.
• Prepare minor procedure trays and assist with procedures (i.e., hysteroscopy, endometrial and / or punch biopsy, cyst aspiration, Pap smears, GC / chlamydia testing, HSG testing, etc.).
• Prep exam room respective to patient appointment and testing.
• Provides patients with information regarding procedures, including preparation and what to expect, and addresses basic questions within scope, referring clinical concerns to the provider as appropriate
• Assist physician and / or nurse practitioner with patient examinations.
• Maintain patient workflow to meet physician / nurse practitioner scheduling requirements.
• Coordinates lab test orders and scheduling per provider instructions; documents and routes results appropriately in the EMR.
• Assists with coordinating prescription refills as directed by the provider prior to procedures; communicates completion status to patients
• Scan signed consents, office appointment forms, laboratory, and pathology reports into EMR.
• Monitors medication and supply inventory, including refrigerator stock, and tracks expiration dates; reports inventory needs or discrepancies to clinical leadership for ordering
• Perform urine pregnancy test, document results in EMR, and communicate with physician, nurse practitioner prior to exam / procedure.
• Operates autoclave to sterilize instruments in compliance with infection control protocols; maintains accurate sterilization logs and promptly reports any equipment issues to clinical leadership
• Cleans and disinfects exam rooms and equipment between patients; completes scheduled weekly deep cleaning per infection control standard
• Maintain HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
• Administers standardized screening tools for domestic and child abuse as directed and reports any concerns to clinical staff in accordance with clinic protocols
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications