JOB STATEMENT

The Medical Assistant II is responsible for assisting physicians in providing quality clinical services to patients and may require limited supervision.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepares them for the physician.
• Conducts patient intakes (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, etc.)
• Performs various screenings (e.g. vision and hearing) per protocol.
• Assists physicians with patient examinations (e.g. handing them instruments, etc.)
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Translates for patients and physicians as needed to help communicate pertinent information.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician or by protocol.
• Performs subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections as directed by a physician.
• Performs phlebotomy (drawing of blood form patients) per protocol.
• Performs point of care testing as needed.
• Effectively uses pertinent medical instruments in the performance of duties (e.g. electrocardiograms “EKGs”, spirometry, and ear irrigations).
• Handles tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
• Perform general office duties (e.g. answering telephones, taking notes, scanning, etc.).
• Contacts other medical departments to schedule patients for various testing.
• Prepares pertinent medical documents (e.g. prior authorization requests, DME, etc.)
• Assists in the training of new Medical Assistants in various areas (e.g. clinical standards, quality assurance, etc.) as needed.
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses:
  • Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution.
  • Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 yrs. Medical Assistant experience in one medical specialty, with proficient technical skills; or 3 yrs. as a Medical Assistant with proficient technical skills in at least two medical specialties.

• Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of CLIA and OSHA.
•  Spanish is a plus

• Skills:
  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Patient-Centered Focus
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Confidentiality
  • Competent with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to stand/walk for majority of the shift.
• Must be able to bend or stoop.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted.
• Must have good vision (e.g. near acuity and depth perception).
• Must be able to physically assist patients that may be in physical distress, fainting/falling or provide general assistance if mobility of patient is impaired.

• Other:  

• Must be able to periodically work on Saturdays.
• May require some local travel between different clinic locations.
• Must be able to maintain required immunizations as required by the organization.