REGISTERED Medical Assistant for Brand New Primary Care Clinic

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the office/clinic setting under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician. Communicates effectively with physicians and other team members about patient’s clinical condition including patient symptoms and diagnostic study results. Consistently meets regulatory requirements and standards for nursing in addition to complying with Triad Complete Healthcare policies and procedures. Provides care and communication that meet the needs of each patient and family.

Completes all patient documentation and charges accurately and timely. In some Triad clinics the MA may be required to coordinate and schedule patient appointments as well as accurately gather and document patient demographic information. Facilitates appropriate communication between back office and front office processes that contribute to successful clinic performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Must have Medical Assistant Certification

· Previous demonstrated clinical experience in the physician practice setting preferred.

· Understand the ethics of confidentiality and HIPAA regulatory requirements.

· Possess the ability to communicate well with employees, physicians, and public.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.

· Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses, to read and write.

· Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with others in person and over the phone.

· Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.

· Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.

· Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: insert catheters, administer medications, and handle instruments and operate equipment)

· Able to work in latex burdened environment.