General Information
| Job Description | MED AST 2 | Working Title | Medical Assistant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 008994 | Grade | |
| Department Name | Student Health Services - D01165 | Department Head | Kenneth Han |
| Supervisor | Hernan Salazar | Effective Date | 02/06/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The medical assistant is responsible for assisting physicians and professional nursing staff in providing care and treatment of patients. The medical assistant will assist front office staff as needed in patient registration, appointments, and record keeping. The medical assistant will maintain and clean equipment, keep an inventory of supplies, and be responsible for ordering supplies. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 2 years experience working as a medical assistant in a student health or urgent care setting. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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| Certification from an accredited medical assistant training program | Required |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) certification | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must have written evidence to validate training and competency as a medical assistant (i.e., certification of completion of a medical assistant training program, or a letter from supervising physician/podiatrist). | Required |
Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Clinical Support Determine the chief complaint and document in the patient chart with close attention to accurate use of medical terms, correct spelling, and legibility. Prepare patients for exam with correct positioning and draping. Take accurate, careful readings of vital signs as indicated and record them in the chart. Assist with treatments and exams, including but not limited to: gynecological exams; minor dressing changes; certain immunizations, ear lavage, fitting of crutches, splints, and slings; screening eye exams; specimen collection and transport, peak flow and O2 saturation. Review charts for lab and x-ray results, correct completion of all lab and x-ray, consultation requests, and accurate filing of all chart information. Record treatment inpatient management system using correct ICD9 billing codes and attributing treatment to the correct provider. Other duties as assigned. | 80 |
| Inventory Control Monitor medical supplies inventory, consult with supervisor regarding items needed, placing orders with sales representative to maintain reasonable stocks of supplies. Maintain the storeroom in an orderly fashion so that supplies are easily located and storage space in maximized. Using the computer system, check items out of the storeroom to maintain correspondence of the stocks on hand with the records in the computer. Assists with periodic inventories of the storeroom. | 10 |
| Exam Room Preparation Clean exam rooms, workstations, and equipment as necessary. Stock rooms with all needed supplies. Clean and sterilize equipment, using the sterilizer or chemicals. Maintain observation room beds, change linens and prepare laundry for pick up (maintain a laundry inventory). | 5 |
| Front Office Support Provide front office support on a backup basis which includes, but is not limited to: scheduling, cashiering, medical records, patient billing, charting, referrals, etc. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of correct usage and spelling of medical terminology and medical equipment. | Required |
| Ability to work quickly and accurately and to communicate and interact cooperative with patients and all personnel in facility. | Required |
| Respect for patients with diverse cultural backgrounds and life-styles; ability to maintain strict confidentiality. | Required |
| Familiarity with universal precautions, handling of biohazardous waste, specimen identification and transport. | Required |
| Familiarity with the fundamentals of asepsis and sterile technique, basic bacteriology and the relationship of bacteria to infection and disease control. | Required |
| Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and put patient at ease. | Required |
| Ability to identify potential risk management concerns and provide options to resolve. | Required |
| Ability to use good judgment in deciding when to seek clarification and assistance and be able to handle many tasks at once, judging what tasks may take priority. | Required |
| Ability to safely lift and move 40 lbs; to stand on feet for long periods of time; work alone for periods that may exceed the normal 8 hour work day, with variable break and lunch times. Clinical duties require a reasonable level of manual dexterity and visual and auditory acuity. | Required |
| Knowledge of and proficiency in using a PC. | Preferred |
| Familiar with the software Point and Click. | Preferred |
| Able to problem solve and mulit-task with ease. | Preferred |
| Proficiency on 10 line telephone system. | Preferred |
| Team player and positive attitude. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |