Job Description

Medical Assistant Job Description:
Description:
Medical Assistants at Great Plains Foot and Ankle Specialists serve a primary role in the care of patients. The role of the Medical Assistant is to serve the patient and the doctor as efficiently and professionally as possible.
SUMMARY
Assists the physician in treatment of patients by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Rooms patients and administers appropriate treatment under the direction of a physician or other medical provider staff. May operate equipment for diagnostic tests.
- Prepares the examination room for each patient's visit; Cleaning, ensures adequate supplies and appropriate instruments are available.
- Greets and rooms patients, takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Documents patient history and medication and records this and any other pertinent information in the chart.
- Uses electronic medical record system to contact pharmacies with new prescriptions and prescription refills. Documents this information in the patient's chart.
- Instructs patients on pertinent information essential to their care and treatment. Reviews handout material, videos and medical instructions.
- Compiles with OSHA policies and CLIA compliance while performing all duties.
- Assists with the scheduling of appointments, tests and procedures as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School degree or GED. One year of medical experience preferred. Will train the right individual.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
This position requires a medical background with strong verbal communication, teaching ability and good telephone skills are necessary. The ability to work well with people and follow procedures is required. Attention to detail is required. The ability to remain calm and be effective in emergency situations is a must.
Must be professional, flexible, caring, and compassionate and exhibit a congenial and sensitive attitude toward patients.
APTITUDES AND TEMPERAMENTS REQUIRED
This positions need a high level of energy with the ability to adjust to any justifiable pace. Exhibit behavior which emphasizes compassion, quality, loyalty and conscientiousness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families and staff members.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-person
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person