Medical Assistant – Primary Care

This position is eligible for a $2,000 (minus tax) sign on bonus that is paid out in one lump sum. Requires 2-year commitment.

*Current employees of any Northern Light Health Organization or those with service breaks of less than one year are not eligible for a sign-on bonus*

Summary:

Reports to the Practice Manager, provides patient care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care as directed by the physician and/or registered nurses. Communicates with the patient care team, patient, and families in a manner that reflects professional expectations. This position will work collaboratively with the RNs/Director on the day-to-day review of patients orders.

Responsibilities:

• Completes a medical history from the patient/family in accordance with practice requirements. • Accurately takes and records vital signs in a timely fashion. • Recognizes and responds to emergencies appropriately. • Prepares patient for examination appropriately. • Explains treatments and procedures to patients and family, ensuring their understanding. • Collects and prepares lab specimens using proper collection and identification techniques. • Performs EKG’s as ordered in applicable areas. • Manages all EAR tasks and Provider orders within their scope of certification. • Maintains accurate medication and immunization records on new and established patients. • Demonstrates the ability to document pain using an age appropriate pain scale. • Demonstrates the ability to listen, comprehend, understand and communicate patient’s needs. • Proactively provides/promotes a safe patient environment and reports problems. • Performs clerical duties in assigned work areas as directed by the RN/Director. • Participates in practitioner’s plan of care. • Records patient data to identify each patient’s age specific needs and incorporates those needs in the plan of care. • Assists in communicating the medical plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to the objectives, overall plan appropriateness and effectiveness. • Collaborates with practitioners, nursing, and manager to meet the needs of the constant patient flow. • Collects, reviews, and communicates pertinent patient information for next day’s schedule. • Performs equipment checks as needed by practice policy. • Oversees the cleaning, sterilization and maintenance of needed supplies and equipment. • Collaborates with practitioners, manager, nursing and other staff to meet the needs of constant patient flow. • Reviews patients orders, ensuring appropriate diagnosis based on orders to mitigate Medical Necessity denials. • Introduces and identifies self as CMA. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. • Assists practitioners with patient examinations, as directed. • Implements practitioner orders for the delivery of care in a timely, coordinated manner inclusive of working collaboratively with CCOM. • Uses aseptic technique when providing appropriate patient care (caths, dressings, suture removal) in applicable areas. • Assists in meeting quality measures for meaningful use and other governing entities. • Administers medication (PO, IM, SL, subq, intradermal) in a safe and timely manner per policy 100% of the time. This includes, but not limited to: verifying identification of the patient AND obtaining verbal verification of identity (name and DOB) from the patient or family, as appropriate. • Provides the patient/family with verbal and written information about medications as needed, particularly newly prescribed medications. • Orders prescription renewals/refills with pharmacy consistent with policy. • Documents changes in patient condition as appropriate. • Documents patient response to medication, treatments and clinical action and education.

Other Information:

Certified Medical Assistant Certification Required.
Education

Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)