Title:  Medical Assistant II

Summary

The section of General Internal Medicine (GIM) is seeking a reliable Medical Assistant II to be a part of the GIM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This person will have primarily MAII responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and scheduling for GIM providers. This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Main responsibilities include interviewing the  patient, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, manual blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC.

The Medical Assistant, under supervision of the Supervisor, Clinical Operations (and practice providers) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. The Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude.  Performs selected nursing and administrative duties using the principles of the team-based care of a patient-centered medical home, chronic care management models and quality improvement.  It is the responsibility of this position to contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first. 

Job Purpose

Competent level Medical Assistant who is proficient in delivering patient care in the ambulatory care setting. Performs patient care responsibilities and provides clerical/administrative support in a clinical setting. Provides guidance to entry level Medical Assistants.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities ex. rooming and vital signs.
• Documents the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
• Collects patient social history, enter/reconcile medications into patient's chart, and update patient's pharmacy.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scan patient medical records; obtain outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit. 
• Performs clinic procedures for example point of care influenza, Strep, pregnancy, and HemoglobinA1c test, urine dipstick, 12-Lead EKG, Ear irrigation, administer immunizations/medications (Intramuscular injections), provide nebulizer treatment, set up Pap Smear tray, assist provider with wound care, and, PPD placement.
• Maintains refrigerator temperature log.
• Stocks exam rooms with needed supplies and forms.
• Makes a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock. 
•  Handles patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, Result notes, Staff messages and, letters.
• Works with providers on extended clinic hours and assign to cover clinic during lunchtime.
• Transports patient to the Emergency Center.
• Gives handover report to staff when leaving early for the day. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Medical Assistant Experience.