Job Description

The Medical Assistant works as part of the medical office team performing those clinical and clerical duties necessary to prepare patients for a visit and assist with the patient visit as needed.

1. Prepare medical treatment room and set up patient care equipment
2. Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results
3. Keeps supplies ready by ensuring exam rooms are stocked with proper supplies.
4. Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintain supplies; performing preventative maintenance; and calling for repairs.
5. Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
6. Prepare patients for tests or treatments
7. Use sanitation practices in health care settings
8. Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens, performing basic laboratory tests on the premises, disposing of contaminated supplies appropriately, sterilizing medical instruments, administering medications on the premises, drawing blood, preparing patients for x-rays, taking electrocardiograms, removing sutures, changing dressings, scheduling referrals/outside diagnostics/testing appointments, administering immunizations/vaccines, maintaining vaccine records, and scheduling follow-up appointments.
9. Record medical history or data, confirm purpose of visit or treatment, and verify patient information
10. Weigh patients and take vital signs
11. Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions
12. Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines
13. Serves and protects the healthcare provider by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
14. Manages the care of patients in collaboration with other health professionals and members of the health care team in order to make decisions about treatment and attain health goals.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Must have completed a Medical Assistant program
2. Certified Medical Assistant preferred
3. Must have or be able to obtain Medication Aide License through the Nebraska Medication Aide Registry
4. Electronic Health Record preferred
5. Strong Computer skills required
6. Good oral and written communication skills
7. Highly organized, attentive to detail, quality, and accuracy.
8. Ability to work under pressure
9. Team-oriented and energetic
10. Strong commitment to customer service and professionalism
11. Cultural sensitivity
12. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
13. Bilingual preferred