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Medical Assistant Duties Summary:

No Medical Assistant Duties
1 Obtains and records patient medical history and personal data.
2 Assesses patients on initial visit and each follow up visit.
3 Takes and records vital signs, blood pressure, temperature and respiration on each visit.
4 Assists physician with patient examinations.
5 Explains physician instructions if needed.
6 Prepares and administer medications as directed by the physician.
7 Provides service in accordance with reimbursement, ethical and legal guidelines.
8 Informs the physician and other related personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and/or physical changes.
9 Monitors refrigerator temperatures for vaccines.
10 Assures all medications and sharps are properly stored and locked at all times as per AHCA regulations.
11 Monitors medication expiration dates.
12 Works closely with physicians to assure patient’s HEDIS measures are being met.
13 Writes daily notes according to the Federal and State guidelines.
14 Communicates with the physician regarding patient’s status, obtaining additional orders if necessary.
15 Observes confidentiality and safeguards on all patient-related information and medical facility operational data.
16 Completes order status and immunization records.
17 Performs phlebotomist duties such as, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
18 Ensures that all HIPAA/OSHA standards are in compliance.
19 Catalogs and communicates patient needs to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
20 Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explains treatment procedures and physicians’ instructions to patient.
21 Observes patients and reports any changes in patient conditions to the PCP, Clinician, Specialist and/or other clinical personnel.
22 Perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions. Collects phlebotomy and other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests.
23 Prepares and administers medications; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures; uses CPR skills when necessary, all under physician supervision.
24 Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
25 Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician.
26 Upon physician approval and authorization, calls in prescriptions to the pharmacy. Uses communication skills with appropriate medical terminology; and follows appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct; authorized individuals will use the ChenMed Rx system to support physician medication dispensing.
27 Provides health coaching to a defined group of patients to support healthy lifestyle choices. Follows up with coached patients via weekly calls.

Medical Assistant Skills Summary:

No Medical Assistant Skills
1 Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
2 Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
3 Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
4 Ability to work with individuals within and outside the organization, in professional and courteous manner.
5 Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
6 Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
7 Strong ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
8 Organized and able to manage competing priorities.
9 Resourcefulness in problem solving.
10 Actively look for ways to help people.
11 Strong written and verbal communications skills
12 Knowledge of medical terminology
13 Must be extremely detail oriented.
14 Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
15 Knowledge of EHR
16 Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish or English/Creole)
17 Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
18 Home visit experience
19 Geriatric care experience
20 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a heart of compassion and empathy towards our patients and families
21 Ability to effectively collaborate and partner with team members, including physicians and other clinicians, market leaders, center managers, nurses, case managers, front desk staff, center managers, and market leaders
22 Mindset focused on resolving problems for patients and achieving team goals
23 Knowledge of medical products, terminology, services, standards, policies and procedures
24 Skilled in basic phone and computer operation
25 Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy of reports and data
26 Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
27 Ability to act calmly in busy or stressful situations
28 Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software
29 Ability and willingness to travel locally and/or regionally up to 10% of the time to assist in covering other centers, as needed
30 Spoken and written fluency in English

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