MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Union General Hospital ClinicsMedical Assistant Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT (Experience with Pediatrics a plus)GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for assisting providers with evaluation, examination and treatment of patients and all follow up duties related to patient care. REPORTS TO: Office Manager and Practice ManagerRESPONSIBILITESDuties include but are not limited to:Daily:Reviews schedule of upcoming appointments to ensure charts are prepped and include necessary documents such as required labs, x-rays, medication list, consults, etc.Calls and assists patients from waiting area to back office for triage which includes but not limited to: weight, height, blood pressure, vision, hearing, pulse ox, EKG, labs, UA, question intake, medication review, etc.Reports any STAT findings to providerAnswers phone calls, emails, voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner. Documents all telephone conversations with patients and family membersSchedules referrals and outpatient testing and contacts the patient with the information pertaining to said appointment.Manages medication refill requests as per clinical guidelines Assists with any procedures the provider needs.Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms after every patient.Draws labs and performs point of service testing on patients as per provider orders. Follow-up on all tests performed providing results timely to ordering provider. Administer injections as per provider orders documenting administration as per clinical guidelines Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information. Performs emergency life-saving procedures if necessaryMonthly:Assist with maintaining drug closet as assignedAssist with maintaining items in office are stocked up as assigned Perform monthly calibration checks on required equipment and logParticipates in staff meetings as directed by the Practice ManagerOther duties and/or special projects as assignedREQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCETwo years’ experience as a Medical Assistant with in family practice or specialty, preferred. CPR certification required. ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMedical Assistant must be able to:Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respectDisplays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitudeNeat and professional appearancePossesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need helpPlan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by the Practice ManagerWork under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely mannerCommunicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-personInterpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and proceduresMaintains Certification for Medical Assisting as required by accrediting organization OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSUREFrequent exposure to blood and body fluidsFrequent exposure to hazardous materialExposure to communicable diseaseAppropriate protective equipment will be readily available and providedPHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIROMENTAL DEMANDSRequires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; spends 95% or more of time inside. Lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of objects up to 25 lbs. DRUG FREE WORKPLACEUGH is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERUnion General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military, or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices. I have read and acknowledge the above as the job description for my role as a Medical Assistant at Union General Hospital Clinics. I understand that if I fail to perform the responsibilities and expectations outlined in this job description that my employment at UGH may be eligible for termination.______________________________________ ________________________________Employee Print Name Date Employee Signature Date_____________________________________Manager Signature Date