Medical Assistant

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs clinic support in both the clinical and administrative areas: In the clinical area the practice assistant, under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse or Provider, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice participates in the delivery of patient care. In the administrative area the practice assistant gathers patient information for registration, schedules appointments, verifies demographic and financial information and assists in the facilitation of patient flow throughout the ambulatory setting. Department: Schedule: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Patient Care Support: Delivers care in a non-judgmental, patient-centered manner under the direction of licensed nurses or providers. Performs delegated clinical interventions including vital signs, intake assessments, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, wound care, and basic procedure assistance, using established protocols, equipment, and electronic health records (EHR) for documentation. Visit Preparation and Coordination: Reviews patient charts prior to visits to identify care needs, ensures necessary equipment and supplies are ready...