Lead Medical Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Nurses in the examination and treatment of patients at CDHC.  The Lead Medical Assistant has the additional responsibility of assisting the Director of Nursing in maintaining optimal clinic flow.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interview patients to obtain chief complaints, pain assessments and vital signs.
• Assist providers with examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Assists with minor surgical procedures.
• Conducts patient education.
• Completes lab requisitions, referrals and other chart forms.
• Schedules appointments for patients at outside agencies.
• Administers oral, SQ, & IM medications per a provider’s orders.
• Perform in-house lab tests & EKG’s.
• Venipuncture and proper handling of specimens.
• Make sure all staff stock exam rooms
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment; maintains a clean and hygienic environment.
• Assist with inventory and requisitioning of supplies.
• Daily Staff / Provider Assignments
• Make sure daily productivity is documented in the productivity log book.
• Make sure exam rooms are clean and equipment is removed, in preparation for the next day of clinic.
• Cover co-workers duties and/or shift in his/her absence or assign duties to another co-worker (controls, sterilization, faxes).
• Assist with training of new employees and students.

• Other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Completion of Medical Assistant; MA Certification Preferred
• Experience: 1-2 years as a Medical Assistant
• Expertise: Strong interpersonal skills

       Proficient verbal skills

       Ability to use office and medical equipment

       Microsoft applications, internet and email

       Good record keeping methods

       Strong organizational skills

       Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively

       Ability to relate to a diverse group of people

       Knowledge of medical terminology

• Language: English fluency
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am – 1:00pm, based on clinic need.
• Travel: Minimal
• Exposure:The exposure characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  For example, while performing the essential functions of this job, the employee seldom is exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Additionally, the employee may occasionally be exposed to blood borne and other hazardous chemicals.  Finally, the noise level in the work environment can seldom be quite loud.  In all cases personal protective equipment will be provided to the employee in combination with adequate ventilation and other engineering controls to minimize the risk of exposure or other hazardous occurrence

• Physical: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with special challenges to perform these essential functions.