What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Spira Care, LLC?
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Job Description Summary:
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physicianJob Description:
- Take vital signs, record in EMR, perform systems review and point of care testing, and assist providers with diagnostic tests
- Administer immunizations, injections, or oral medications as directed by provider or standing order
- Perform point of care testing and assist providers with diagnostic tests, treatment and therapeutic measures, and observe and record patient reactions
- Perform phlebotomy, prepare designated lab work and/or specimens as directed by provider or standing order
- Manage patient care flow, set up exam/procedure room appropriately based on patient visit needs
- Perform inventory of care center supplies and dispensary, order and stock care center supply
- Where necessary, act as the external-facing representative for the care center (scheduling appointments over the phone, patient registration, etc.)
- Engage in routine patient education, self-management teaching under the direction of the provider
- Coordinate care with disease management or case management programs
- Track future patient care needs such as preventive exams, completion of outside diagnostic testing, and referrals
- Coordinate referrals, care gap closures, release of records, and overall care through patient and specialist outreach
Minimum Qualifications
- Vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant
- 2 years of primary care experience
- Experience setting up exam rooms applying basic understanding of cleaning, sterilization, and autoclaving procedures
- Experience working in EMR systems
- Experience in coding and documentation, including Medicare Advantage and HCC
Certification
- State Licensed Medical Assistant Certification
- AAMA preferred
