Medical Assistant - Contract

Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transferring and dressing, as well as collecting and processing specimens and point of care testing, preparing for exam, etc. Assists physicians with various procedures, takes vital signs, relays instructions to patients and or families; answers calls and provides pertinent information.

Level of Physical Activity Required: 0 Light 0 Moderate 1 Heavy

Describe Work Environment

General Office Environment

Heavy lifting may be required.

Strenuous Physical Activity (e.g., frequent and sustained lifting, carrying, etc.)

Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately. These responsibilities may be carried out using the electronic medical record (EMR) system or manually as necessary.

Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy.

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.

Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances.

Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).

Computer Skills __________________

MS Office Suite (please check one): 1 (basic) 0 (intermediate) 0 (advanced)

General Skills and Competencies

1. Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients

2. Effective interpersonal and communications skills required

3. Excellent telephone etiquette

4. Proficient in medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines

5. Knowledge of electronic medical record or billing systems preferred, but not required.

6. Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment