Certified Medical Assistant

Position Summary 

• The medical assistant is responsible for the care and treatment of clients in a medical office as directed by a physician. They work under the supervision of the provider, to ensure that quality care is provided to adult and pediatric patients. 

Accountability 

• The medical assistant is accountable to the providers as well as the Team Leader and Medical Practice Manager. 

Interrelationships 

• Works closely with medical staff, clinical staff, and support staff of Weeks Medical Center. 

Qualifications 

• Graduate from an accredited school of medical assisting 

• Knowledge of new trends and techniques in medical assisting 

• Current BLS certification 

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant preferred. Non-Certified Medical Assistants are required to sit for a yearly certification exam until certified 

• Previous experience preferred 

Essential Functions of the Job 

• Required skills and competencies. Has competency checklist been completed with all competencies met (i.e. job skills / knowledge, equipment knowledge)

• Maintains confidential records of vital statistics and other pertinent data in the electronic medical record. 

• Notifies clients of diagnostic test results in a timely manner as instructed by the provider. 

• Ensures patients receive timely follow up care as requested by the provider. 

• Sets patient recalls and alerts in the electronic medical record per established protocols. 

• Communicates effectively with staff, patients and families. 

• Employs established safety and infection control principles. 

• Works effectively as a member of a team which may include responsibility for scheduling, sending recall notices, and prescription refills per provider orders. 

• Meets standards, skills and competencies of Weeks Medical Center Office. 

• Performs phlebotomy and EKG’s at the request of a provider. 

• Rooms patients in a timely manner, recording vital signs, weight, BMI, chief complaint, etc. in the electronic medical record for the providers review. 

• Utilizes principles of teaching/learning to ensure client understanding of health per provider instructions. 

• Coordinates care within the office team, interacts in a professional manner, communicates directly, and understands scope of practice for self and others. 

• Is cross-trained to work in multiple practices and specialties. 

• Effectively assist with one or more provider practices. 

• Schedules routine and acute appointments to maximize provider time. 

• Sends patient recall notices and other correspondence. 

• Runs reports as needed from the electronic medical record. 

• Provides patients with patient educational materials at the request of a provider. 

• Ensures that all supplies and services are appropriately charged. 

• Responds to patient telephone inquires at the direction of the provider. 

• Is trained to cover additional duties related to the electronic medical record such as the fax inbox, prescription line etc. 

• Upon successful completion of training is utilized as a trainer for new employees. 

• Being present and prepared to begin work at assigned time each day is an essential function to this position. 
• Assumes other duties as assigned.