Certified Medical Assistant, full-time, McLeod Primary Care Turbeville

Manning, SC

TRACKING CODE

6485

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions

1. Performs direct patient care, i.e., triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge and follow-up instructions. Prepares patient to be seen by provider.
2. Collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patient and family to include vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
3. Performs chart prep and scans necessary documents in patient’s medical record as appropriate.
4. Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function test, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed in the practice.
5. Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
6. Assists provider with treatments and procedures as needed.
7. Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.
8. Consults with patient on telephone calls whether addressing the problem or referring the call to the physician.
9. Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
10. Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
11. Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
12. Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies office management of any malfunction.
13. Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications.
14. Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
15. Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.

Qualifications /Training

• One year experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting preferred; will train a highly-motivated new graduate.
• Strong computer skills with experience with electronic health records; eClinicalWorks preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification required
• Basic Life Support CPR certification required

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

WORK SCHEDULE

Full time

JOB LOCATION

Manning, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full time