Medical Assistant Primary Care

Medical Assistant Primary Care

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description
• Non-Certified Applicants with less than six (6) months of Medical Assistant experience must have graduated from an accredited school with a clinical externship
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, manages patient flow and obtains adequate patient medical information/data
• Confirms information with patient when necessary and document per practice
• Collects patient information via interview, questionnaires, vital signs and accurately document in EMR according to rooming standards
• Assists with the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens
• Facilitates obtaining lab/imaging results and notify provider of abnormalities
• Works with the electronic medical records in basket, responding to messages as delegated for provider
• May need to help cover front desk and provide backup to patient registration/scheduling
• Performs patient care tasks as delegated by Provider or RN
• Performs injections
• Assists with procedures
• Provides patient information regarding test/procedure preparation, treatment plan, preventative or other health information
• Coordinates results of tests, procedures etc. with provider or RN
• Prepares refill information for provider to review and prescribe
• Assists with patient transportation
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors, and employees
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to Supervisor
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards
• Follows all policies, procedures, standard work, and proper techniques when providing patient care
• Cleans, stocks, maintains inventory for exam, medication and supply rooms
• Reports any acute problems and changes in patient’s condition
• Applies High reliable safety principles to all interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants preferred