Medical Assistant 1

Description
The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, obtains vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. May serve as a preceptor for clinical staff. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May triage phone calls, "call-in" non-narcotic prescriptions as per provider's direction and frequently communications with patients and their families. Works under close supervision of the physician and clinic manager.



Responsibilities
Patient Care
Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions.
Ensures confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations.
Completes and documents patient visit notes accurately which may include but not limited to the chief complaint, past medical and surgical history, fmaily history, vital signs, immunizations, allergies, medications, nutrition and health and wellness issues as directed by physician practice and organizational processes.
Accurately and safely administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of physician.
Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
Prepares and administers medications according to physician/physician assistant orders and organizational policies and procedures.
Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for obtaining, handling and processing specimens and cultures.
Provides basic clinical care measures to all age groups per clinical skills checklist.
Coordination of Care
Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency includes managing the patient schedule and wait times.
Instructs patient and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
Retrieves and sends requested patient health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Patients are notified of test results, changes in medications and other alteration in treatment plan as instructed by practitioner within 48 hours of test results.
Medication prescriptions are called into the appropriate pharmacy as ordered by the physician/practitioner per organizational policies.
Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated and communicated with other healthcare providers regarding patient care per organizational policies and procedures.
Responds to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner
Quality