What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I position at TOUCHETTE?
Schedule
Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30pm
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing direct patient care and/or direct ancillary support services as directed by the provider or other medical/nursing staff.
Functions and Duties:
- Contact patients via phone or mail regarding the need to be medically evaluated on a periodic basis or due to abnormal test results or missed appointments.
- Contribute to the orderliness of the patients’ and staffs’ environment in collaborative responsibility for the patient.
- Report complaints or questions from the patient and/or family member to the health center or office manager.
- Cooperate with direct supervisor in seeking ways to improve the quality of patient care and more efficient nursing time management.
- Work as cooperative member of the staff to provide quality patient care.
- Clarify with provide on orders or procedures which involve quality patient care.
- Take patients’ blood pressure, weight, temperature, notifying nurse or provider responsible for that patient of any unusual findings.
- Answer phone and provide a clear message in the patient’s chart.
- Clean and restock examination rooms.
- Administer intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections after checking the five rights for medication administration and for the presence of allergies prior to administration and observing for side effects after administration.
- Perform skin puncture and venipuncture in laboratory when necessary.
- Obtain laboratory specimens.
- Complete electrocardiograms.
- Monitor and stock supplies on a regular basis, notifying proper person of low levels of supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- High School diploma or a GED equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited school for Medical Assistants required.
Experience
- 6 – 12 months working as an MA in a clinical setting preferred.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- BLS certification required
Skills and Abilities
- Requires advanced knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures.
Physical Demands:
- Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a clinical nature. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Emergency Assistance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k), with Company Match
- Term Life Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Only Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Sick Days
- Floating Birthday
- Bereavement
- Jury Duty
- Tuition Reimbursement