Medical Assistant

 Benefits/Perks

Urgent Care of Oconee

Medical Assistant Job Description 

● Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone, directing or referring inquiries from the Provider

● Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment. 

● Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. 

● Supports patient care delivery by helping healthcare providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings. 

● Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results in EMR and other records as required ie 

● Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. 

● Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. 

● Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations. 

● Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential. 

● Serves and protects the physician or healthcare provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards. 

● Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. 

● Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.