Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the practice. Assist providers in providing quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Review patient's chart to assure completeness and accuracy, escorts patient to exam room, perform necessary assessment functions (B/P, temp, height, weight), updates medication and allergy information, questions patient and updates health history. Informs provider that the patient is ready to be examined.
• Administers immunizations, medications, and assists with treatments authorized by the provider.
• Participates in the orientation of new caregivers.
• Screens and triages phone calls. Takes accurate messages and distributes to the appropriate personnel. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Maintains practice standards by participating in inservices, committees, etc. Assists in developing and implementing quality control and practice policies.
• Performs clerical duties as required to maintain an efficient practice flow.
• Inventories, orders and restocks as needed. Maintains equipment and environmental safety.
• Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching, as appropriate; and provides an educational environment for patients and patient families.
• Administers oral and injectable medications. Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Documents information appropriately in electronic medical record.
• May support front desk as necessary.

Job Requirements

General Requirements	* BCLS certification * Certified as an M.A. throught American Medical Technologists (AMT) or through the Associate of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred
Work Experience	* Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills. * Experience as an MA in a physician office setting preferred. * Use of electronic health record.
Education	* High school diploma or equivalent. * Completion of formal medical assistant training program, including externship.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	* Ability to provide care for patients, which is age specific to their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns and educational level. * Demonstrates a positive team attitude and has interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, their families, providers and co-workers. * EPIC experience preferred