About This Role
Coordinating the efficient flow of patients through a rural health clinic is the primary focus of this role, which also involves direct patient care and administrative support. The position suits a certified medical assistant with significant experience in a physician's office setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the efficient flow of patients from the waiting room through their provider visit
- Effectively capture data needed to facilitate the provider’s ability to efficiently evaluate patients, including vital signs and current medications
- Handle patient call backs and prescription refills within the scope of certification for this position
- Administer medication and injections as directed by the provider
- Prepare in advance for the provider’s clinic to run smoothly by checking the schedule and patient record to ensure all documents are available for provider viewing
- Administer IV therapy as directed by the provider if within the scope of training
- Perform phlebotomy
- Perform EKG’s, PFT’s, spirometry, nebulizer treatments, and ear irrigations, and other procedures appropriate to level of training and within the scope of the certification of this position
- Perform in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and HgbA1c as directed by the provider
- Perform sterilization on instruments used for minor procedures/surgeries
- Stock rooms and help monitor supplies as needed
- Effectively interact with referral sources and other healthcare providers in a customer-focused manner
- Monitor clinical staff performance and conduct annual competency evaluations in conjunction with the Practice Manager
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting program with current CMA certification from AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AAMP, NAHP
- Basic Life Support and other advanced training as appropriate
- 5 years’ experience in direct patient interaction in a physician’s office setting
Nice to have:
- Surgical Practice experience or direct experience working with Surgeons
- Supervisory experience
- Computer skills
About the Company
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