Medical Assistant

Medical Associates Plus
Full Time
Augusta, GA 30909
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JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant is responsible for the care and services provided to the Medical Associates Plus patients. The position is also responsible for collaborating with clinical, technical, clerical, administrative, and support staff to facilitate the care and progress of the patient through the recovery process. The position requires initiative, team skills, communication and interaction with health care management and other health care providers and collaborators such as benefits managers and workers compensation coordinators.
The Medical Assistant provides holistic patient care in high intensity outpatient setting by applying technical nursing skills, and professional judgement to a widely varied patient population including all ages: infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Administers medications according to department policy and as ordered by the MD or Mid-level provider. This function is supervised by the MD or Mid-level provider on duty. Performs venipuncture for lab orders and starting IVs as ordered by the MD or Mid-level provider. Work ethic compatible with that of the Medical Associates Plus management and demands of the unit. Able to perform as a flexible and versatile member of the Medical Associates Plus team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITY
1. Always works as a team player to provide quality patient care, whether direct or indirect. Within scope of licensure, each employee will assist other team members in accomplishing their job duties in order to “get the job done”.
2. Holds self and team members accountable for knowledge of and full compliance with customer service performance standards as listed on all team members’ job descriptions.
3. Participates in planning and in the efficient, effective management of resources.
4. Supports and participates in quality improvement activities.

5. Utilizes medical assistant knowledge base to provide direct patient care, under direct supervision of the Practitioner. Follows established departmental/professional standards of care in caring for patients of all ages and involving all specialties.

6. Displays an intuitive grasp of emergency situations with quick interventions during highly stressful events.

7. Completes the discharge process.

8. Ability to perform efficiently and effectively under stress in the Front & Back Office. Requires alertness 100% of the time to make sound decisions as well as handle various distractions and interruptions throughout the workday.


EDUCATION
The knowledge base required to function as a Medical Assistant is normally acquired through completion of a high school education and certified or certified-eligible by the National Certification for Medical Assistance through the AAMA and should have graduated from a
Medical Assistance Program.
Prefer two years of undergraduate study in computers, business or a related field.
Other programs would be considered if the employee was capable through experience or training of performing venipuncture, EKG’s, pharmacology exam, breath alcohol screening, audiometric screening, pulmonary function testing, and
phlebotomy.
Basic CPR certification is required. Knowledge of Georgia Workers Compensation Laws and OSHA reporting regulations preferred.

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