Summary

 The Department of Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant to join  the Faculty Group Practice program at the McNair outpatient clinic. The Medical Assistants joining our team should be energetic, able to work in busy environments, and should be passionate about providing exceptional patient centered care to our geriatric patients.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collect specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit or phone call.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Must be able and willing to cross cover other Department of Medicine sections as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, or AMCA). New employees who are not currently certified, must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able and willing to cross cover other Department of Medicine sections as needed.