Medical Assistant

• Supports the safe and effective care of patients in assigned clinic(s), assisting nurses and providers with preparation forand during encounters with patients in accordance with all applicable regulations and requirements, promoting continuity of care by serving as a liaison between Premier Healthcare (PHC) and the patientand circles of support involved in their care. 

• Documents all patient-related activities in the electronic medical record systemin accordance with all applicable policies and procedures, ensuring all patient and encounter information is entered accurately and completely to support necessary follow-ups and to facilitateappropriate billing and timely closeouts. 

• Maintains overall cleanliness and organization of treatment rooms and other areas of the practice site, cleaning and preparing rooms with required supplies before and after patient visits andremovingfilled sharps disposal units or other biohazardous wastein accordance with all safety requirements. 

• Assists with stocking and maintenance of supply room, escalating low inventory items to Charge LPN.

• Escorts patients to and from the exam rooms, assisting with management of patient flow and prepares patientsfor visits, reviewing intake packets and other documentation, verifying consent and identity, collecting medical history and other information, including patient or family concerns or questions.

• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, BMI and/or waist circumference as applicable for visit type or as requested by provider and documents all information in the electronic medical record, escalating pertinent clinical findings to appropriate clinician(s). 

• Assists with examination of the patient, as directed by the clinician/nurse, which may include positioning and supporting patients or implementing restraint of patients in accordance withdocumented treatment plans. 

• Ensures safety of patients and staff during encounters, assistingwith therapeutic interventions usingapproved techniques and as directed by providers or clinic leadership. 

• Collects samples and specimens from patients consistent with clinician’s orders, which includes assisting with or performing phlebotomy and EKGs on adult and pediatric patients in compliance with NYS Department of Health (DOH) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines, processing and documenting laboratory requests accurately and timely. 

• Participates in daily and weekly team meetings, huddles and grand rounds. 

• Coordinates prescription, form or other related requests with providers and applicable support staff, which may include entering or updating electronic medical record system or relaying information to appropriate parties, as requested.

• Participates in quality improvement activities and escalates quality and/or compliance concerns to Practice Administrator, supervisor or other applicable departments in accordance with policies and procedures or as directed by supervisor.  

• Reports all safety and health hazards to appropriate personnelin a timely manner and responds quickly to emergency conditions, assisting as directed by supervisor, providers or other clinic leadership. 

• Adheres to all applicable regulations, procedures and protocols in exercise of all clinical activities, including NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations and protocols and PHC Policy and Procedures Manual, keeping current with updates and changes through on-site training, continuing education and reviewing reference documents.

• Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Performs all other duties, as assigned, including performing duties of medical secretary and/or at other clinic locations to support day-to-day operations, as requested.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g., lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)