Medical Assistant

We have a wonderful opportunity for an experienced MA to join our clinical team. This is a chance for someone looking to develop their skills and knowledge while being supported and trained by our experienced team of MA's.

If you enjoy the challenge of working in a high performance team this could be a great fit for you....

Full-Time Certified Medical Assistant

HOURS: 32 - 40 hours per week

SCHEDULE: 4, 10-hour shifts per week. Day off rotates.

Job Summary

Our medical assistants are responsible for office-based patient care under the supervision of our surgeons, and for appropriate documentation of services. Our medical assistants work closely with our surgeons and physician assistants to ensure that our clinic runs smoothly and our patients receive high-quality, efficient patient care.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct care to patients including assisting with procedures under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Performs pre-physician exam preparation (walks patient in room, takes vital signs as per area standard, etc).
• Performs chart preparation, ensuring that all appropriate clinical paperwork is available in Epic EHR prior to patient consult.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Ensures that all rooms are cleaned and stocked as directed.
• Monitors Epic work queues as assigned or directed.
• Assists with prescription refills and triage, as directed.
• Assists with obtaining documentation for OMPRO’s, waivers, FMLA and other documentation requirements.
• Assists with cleaning instruments and the autoclaving process.
• Assists with answering clinical department telephone, as needed.
• Consistently displays excellent communication skills, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Exhibits problem-solving skills, flexibility and collaboration, always.
• Serves as resource for clinical quality and safety standards.
• Assists with other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• At least one year of Certified Medical Assistant experience, required.
• Experience in surgical or specialty practice, preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records, required.
• Experience with Epic EHR, preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Provides prompt, accurate service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the center’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and Providers.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide clinical treatments.
• Has basic knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPS coding.
• Communicates professionally and effectively.
• Possesses basic knowledge of medical office documentation standards and medical terminology.
• Displays excellent customer services skills at all times.
• Has working knowledge of clinic’s exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• BLS certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through RMA (Registered Medical Assistant) or AAMA (American Academy of Medical Assistants), required.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting: Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Walking: Frequent; 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Standing: Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Bending (Waist): Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Twisting (Waist): Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Squatting: Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Kneeling: Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Bending (Neck): Frequent; 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Turning (Neck): Frequent; 1/2 to 2/3 of work day
• Reach (Below Waist): Seldom; short durations or not daily
• Reach (Above Waist): Occasional; up to 1/2 of work day
• Reach (Shoulder): Seldom; short durations or not daily
• Reach (Above Shoulder); Seldom; short durations or not daily
• Push: Moderate Force – up to 15 lbs
• Pull: Moderate Force – up to 15 lbs
• Moving Objects (Exposure to moving objects which may cause injury): Slight likelihood of significant injury from moving objects
• Toxic Conditions (Exposure to substances with known or suspected significant toxic health effects): not likely.
• Working with others: Frequent
• Pace of Work (Productivity Expectations/Emergent Response Requirement): Great; Demanding productivity standards and/or fast-paced environment
• Role Ambiguity (degree to which job demands are unpredictable): Average; slight need to respond flexibly and to unpredictable patient situations
• Irregular/Extended Work Hours (hours>scheduled or shifts fluctuate unexpectedly): Rare; occasional requirement to be flexible to handle unanticipated situations
• Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Category: Moderate
• Eye Protection Required - Safety Glasses: Occasionally required
• Latex: Continuous; 2/3 of work day
• Medications: Continuous; 2/3 of work day
• Sharps: Continuous; 2/3 of work day
• Keyboard: 6 - 8 Hours
• Mouse: 6 - 8 Hours
• Phone: 2 - 4 Hours
• Writing: 2 - 4 Hours
• Copying: 1 - 2 Hours
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs: Frequent; 1/2 to 2/3 of work day; Height: Waist
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs: Occasional; up to 1/3 of work day; Height: Waist
• Lift/Carry 26-50lbs: Occasional; up to 1/3 of work day;Height: Waist
• Lift/Carry Over 50lbs: Seldom; short durations or not daily; Heights: Below waist, waist

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Day shift
• No weekends
• Rotating shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Assistant Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $27