Medical Assistant

Duties/Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the registered nurse and physician, delivers clinical assistance to patients within the outpatient clinic.

• Reviews and prepares medical record prior to clinic start. Ensures all recent laboratory, consult and ancillary reports are present in the record.

• Escorts patients into the exam area. Prepares patient for the physical exam.

• Maintains optimal flow of patients for efficiency of practice.

• Takes and records routine vital signs, heights, weights. Obtains and documents limited patient history and present symptoms.

• Assists the physician/provider with treatment and procedures as directed.

• Obtains,labels and sends patient specimens as ordered.

• Ensures accurate coding for visits and procedures performed.

• Assists nursing staff in the treatment rooms as directed. May be required to perform direct patient care, i.e., assist with physical care, vital signs, patient monitoring, specimen retrieval.

• Carries out other tasks as directed by the Clinical Leader, Charge Nurse, or Director.

• Assists in data entry.

• Organize, store and refill medical supplies in exam/treatment areas.

• Maintain, and adhere to all Jordan Hospital, OSHA, CLIA, and government regulations.

• Transports patients to other setting as directed.

• Assists receptionists with telephone management, visitor assistance, etc.

• Schedules patient appointments in unit and with other departments or physicians. 

• Copies appropriate records and distributes them.

• Files records as directed. 

• Performs all tasks in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably berequired.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Knowledge of medical terminology required

• Ability to organize.

• Knowledge of computer programs, systems.

• Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written.

• 1-2 years experience in a medical office preferred.

Education Required

• Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required

Registration/Certification

• Medical Assistant certification preferred

• American Heart Association BLS required