Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Within Alliance Health our doctors and patients need MA staff to help with clinical care. You begin the care process with a welcoming greeting to the patient; gathering vitals; initial assessment; and preparing the EMR. You perform at the top of your talents by covering clinical tasks to free up providers. Whether it be through warmth, compassion, attitude, or enthusiasm, you contribute in some way to make the patient experience better. As a Medical Assistant you will be meeting patient needs in a professional way.

Responsibilities

· Engaging with patients to learn their needs and communicate with providers

· Obtaining and documenting vitals

· Draw blood and prepare specimens for laboratory testing

· Administer injections

· Set up and perform X ray

· Set up and perform EKG

· Set up and perform PFT

· Autoclave instruments

· Contact patients to communicate results, scripts, and follow up.

· Tracking and addressing patient quality items such as HEDIS, PCMH, etc.

· Training new staff

· Utilizing EPIC (EMR)

· Other tasks as assigned

Other Responsibilities

· Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment

· Respects cultural and religious practices of patients

· Upholds HIPAA regulations

· Punctual and dependent for assigned/confirmed shifts

Position Requirements

· High school or GED

· Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant

· Able to read and write consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position

· Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills

Working Conditions

· Medical Assistants work in well-lighted, clean environments. They constantly interact with other people and may have to handle several responsibilities at once. Most full-time medical assistants work a regular 40-hour week. However, many medical assistants work part time, evenings, or weekends.

Physical Demands

· Medical Assistants may spend a great deal of their professional day walking, standing, moving and manipulating equipment, as well as lifting and moving objects, equipment and supplies. It is reasonable to anticipate lifting approximately 20-25 pounds in any given day. Lifting to approximately 40-50 pounds may occasionally be required, depending on the specific style or type of care provided.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person