Summary

The section of Transition Medicine (TM) is seeking a competent and reliable Medical Assistant II to be a part of the TM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. This person will have primarily MAII responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and scheduling for TM providers. This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Main responsibilities include interviewing patient, measuring vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, manual blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC. 

The Medical Assistant, under supervision of the Practice Manager (and practice providers) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude.  Performs selected nursing and administrative duties using the principles of the team-based care of a patient-centered medical home, chronic care management models and quality improvement.  It is the responsibility of this position to contribute to a patient centric and customer focused environment where the needs of the patients come first. 

Job Duties

Serve as Medical Assistant, including, but not limited to:

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities ex. rooming and vital signs.
• Documents the primary complaint/reason for the visit.
• Collects patient social history, enter/reconcile medications into patient's chart, and update patient's pharmacy.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned, which may include: scan patient medical records; obtain outside labs/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information; completing forms/requisitions as needed during the visit. 
• Performs clinic procedures for example point of care influenza, strep, pregnancy, and HemoglobinA1c test, urine dipstick, ear irrigation, administer immunizations/medications (Intramuscular injections), provide nebulizer treatment, set up pap smear tray, assist provider with wound care, and, PPD placement.
• Maintains refrigerator temperature log.
• Stocks exam rooms with needed supplies and forms. Make a list of clinic supplies, immunization, and medication needed before using the last stock. 
• Responsible for handling patient calls, refill requests, refill responses, MyChart refill requests, patient MyChart messages, Result notes, Staff messages and, letters.
• Transports patient to the Emergency Center when it's needed.
• Gives handover report to staff when leaving early for the day. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, or NRMA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Medical Assistant experience.