Medical Assistant - Pulmonology - Little Rock Diagnostic Clinic

Department: Clinical

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Clinic manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately performs preliminary physical tests such as: measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Safety Sensitive Role:

• Yes

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Teamwork Orientation: works cooperatively & collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
• Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus ones efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
• Learning and Growth: has a commitment to continuous professional and organizational learning
• Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
• Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood and administer injections.
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Through knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Other Key Skills:

• Team player – possess a positive attitude and demonstrates honesty and integrity in all endeavors.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to self-start and work independently or as part of a diverse team.
• Detail oriented and organized with the ability to easily identify areas that require improvement.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0 - 3+ years of experience in a same or similar role preferred.
• Current/valid national Certification or Registration required (CMA, RMA, NRCMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Training and competency in assigned clinical procedures and medical equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require prolonged periods of standing, moving, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Disclaimers

• This job description reflects EngageMED’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.