Clarkston Medical Group

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Job TitleMedical Assistant-Primary CareDepartmentClinicalReports toCNOFLSA StatusNon-ExemptJob TypeFull-TimeLocationClarkston Medical Group-Main Job Summary The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider. This role ensures proper patient identification, following all HIPPA policies, labeling, handling, and processing of samples, medications, and PHI according to standard procedures and safety protocols. Duties/Responsibilities • Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider. • Obtain and record in the electronic health record intake information such as chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, vital signs, and test results. • Maintain patient care areas by keeping them clean and stocked. • Prepare and administer medications and vaccines as directed by a provider. • Collect blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing • Perform testing such as TB PPD, EKG, PFT, vision, hearing, and point of care laboratory tests • Authorize drug refills and communicate prescription information to pharmacies • Answer patient portal questions, assist with patient requests as needed • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or provider instructions to patients or family members • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies • Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, completing sports physical forms, surgical clearance forms, assisting with follow-up phone calls, etc. • Help providers examine and treat patients by assisting with bedside procedures • Prioritize and multitask to accommodate the needs of any provider • Able to recognize signs of an emergency and notify provider and/or RN manager in real time • Prep provider schedules for the following business day, assist with quality measure tracking and reporting • Update and maintain MCIR vaccine records • Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain patient health information in written or electronic form • Assist with training new hires during their orientation period • Monthly completion of Eagle training Qualifications/Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent • Exceptional communication skills • Ability to work with all ages of patients • BLS CPR certification – required • MA certification – preferred • Two years of MA experience – preferred • Previous use of Athena EHR – preferred Physical Requirements • Prolonged periods of standing/bending in a patient care area as well as sitting at a computer desk • Ability to move/ lift 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Powered by JazzHR n3ETvPmT2w