Medical Assistant - MFA North

Description

Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group, Inc. Medical Assistant Job Description

Job Title : Medical Assistant

FLSA Status : Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department : Clinical Back Office

Reports To : Office Manager / Office Lead

SUMMARY :

The Medical Assistant is responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or other licensed health care provider. The Medical Assistant performs routine clinical and administrative tasks to assist medical providers with patient care and treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Clinical Duties :

• Prepare patients for examination by taking vitals, chief complaint, etc.
• Obtain medical histories and update Electronic Health Record
• Order labs, immunizations, diagnostic studies, etc. per protocol
• Explain treatment procedures to patients
• Assist the provider during exams and surgical procedures
• Collect and prepare lab specimens
• Perform basic lab tests, EKGs, treadmills, etc.
• Administer injections and immunization as directed
• Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required

Administrative Duties :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, a medical assistant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certification, CPR certification recommended but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Hearing : Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Must be able to use stethoscope and respond to verbal questions.

Speaking : Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.

Vision : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

Other : Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required. Requires adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Normal medical office environment. Occasional evening or weekend work, hours are based on clinic needs.

Requirements

The candidate must have at least 1 year of medical assistant experience in family practice and be familiar with referrals and prior authorization. They must also be bilingual (Spanish).