Medical Assistant I

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned which may include: performing venipuncture and/or EKGs, checking schedules and organizing patient flow
• accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assisting patients as needed with walking, transfer
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned which may include: sending and receiving patient medical records
• obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc. Completing forms and requisitions as needed, managing charts
• Enters orders into the electronic medical record (EMR) system or prepares prescription refill requests on behalf of the physician for the review and approval by the ordering physician
• Inventories, orders or re-stocks medical supplies as applicable
• Provides set-up of examination room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by hospital and infection control policies
• Maintains logging system as required for refrigeration of medications, point of care testing, sterilization process, crash cart, point of care testing or others as needed
• Checks expiration dates on all medications and medical supplies disposing appropriately as per institution policy
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
• complies with legal regulations
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infections body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances
• Assists in the maintenance of medical charts (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms)
• May schedule surgeries/procedures or work in conjunction with Surgical Coordinator verifying times with patients
• preparing charts, pre-admissions and consent forms as necessary
• May be required to perform proficient phlebotomy duties
• May perform appointment scheduling and registration for patients as well as updating patient demographic and insurance information
• May maintain, adjust and confirm patient office schedule
• May check and verify & update insurance information utilizing internal or web sources
• May perform and verify pre-certification for procedures as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of Training Certificate from an approved Medical Assistant certificate course
• BCLS certification – Required
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred

Certified Medical Assistant