Medical Assistant I

Medical Assistant

QuadMed is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our team in Newport News, VA. Join our employer health center with a focus in primary care!

General Purpose Of Job : The Medical Assistant will be a highly motivated, quality-conscious healthcare worker interested in working in an environment where one-on-one time with patients and positive outcomes are the ultimate measurement of success.

Key Responsibilities :

• Measures and records vital signs (weight, height, blood pressure, etc.)
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation into the EMR; i.e.- patient interviews and histories, vital signs, treatments, test results.
• Assists medical staff with patient examinations
• Uses CPR skills when necessary
• Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks, and sterilizes instruments
• Provides patients with instructions and other information regarding preparations for the service and necessary registration.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and organization information and follows federal and state regulations and organization policies regarding protection of patient information.
• Participates in development activities and maintains affiliations with medical assistant associations, as applicable.
• Commitment to concepts of preventative health care programs and team-based approach to health care delivery
• Front office duties including but not limited to reception, patient check-in / check-out, payment collection, and electronic scheduling.
• Where permitted, and as directed :
• May perform routine screening tests
• Draws patient blood samples as directed and prepares samples for ordered laboratory analysis, and collection of other ordered lab specimens
• Prepares and administers ordered injectable medications and immunizations
• Changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and performs other first aid procedures
• Assists patients with the scheduling of internal / external referrals
• Certain clients and health centers may require travel
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements : Education :

Experience :

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :