Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist physicians and staff by performing clinical duties/functions of staging of patient in preparations for physician visit and completing patient assessment. Update all medications, allergies, family history, and other required information at each visit.
• Perform and document all office procedures (EKC, eye exam, blood collection, immunizations, injections, diagnostic test, wound care, treatments, etc.)
• Triage calls in a timely manner to determine urgency of patient’s symptoms and course of action for when they should be seen by provider.
• Provide patient instructions and education. E-prescribes according to practice standing order or at the discretion of the physician and complete tasks in EMR.
• Perform venipuncture and process laboratory specimens according to standard laboratory procedures.
• Perform laboratory analysis with accuracy and speed using multiple methodologies and techniques both automated and manual according to department procedures and protocols.
• Maintain technical knowledge in all areas of the laboratory including pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic phases. Demonstrate this expertise is maintained via performance technique, troubleshooting skills, specimen handling, test results review/verification, and the need for intervention when appropriate.
• Maintain an operational knowledge of all necessary equipment. Calibrate, perform quality control, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment following manufacturers guidelines, lab protocol, and PM schedules.
• Collaborate with other staff members to provide proper patient care.
• Work toward the goal of upholding our mission, vision, and values.

Job Qualifications:

• High school education required.
• Post high school/medical studies with certifications as Medical Assistant (AAMA), or Registered Medical Assistant (AMT), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMMA) required.