Medical Assistant - Physician Services

Overview

National Park Medical Center is a 163-bed full-service hospital where trust, teamwork and technology come together to make a positive difference in the health of the community and region. We value people for who they are and what they contribute.

• Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of the assigned area.
• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plans by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with the practice’s charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures and CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors; cleans, sterilizes and stores instruments; stocks rooms; takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials and hazardous substances.
• Arranges specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by physicians; notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests that require pre-certification.
• Answers office phones, assists front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and supports referral processing and scheduling.
• Assists in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent required
• Licenses: N/A
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Previous CMA/MA experience preferred

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Short-term and Long-term disability 100% paid for by the company
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates
• Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance
• And much more...

Essential Functions

• Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, history, medication listing, assessing visual acuity and determining chief complaint. Assesses patients’ physical and mental status.
• Completes all necessary documentation in the patient’s medical record in accordance with practice’s charting policy.
• Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures.
• Administers prescribed oral medications and gives intramuscular and subcutaneous and intradermal injections. Performs venipunctures and CLIA-Waived and non-CLIA Waived lab testing.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and visitors; cleans, sterilizes, and stores instruments in accordance with practice policies; stocks rooms; takes inventory of medical and exam room supplies.
• Comply with established PPE requirements for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious substances.
• Arranges for specialized consultations and appointments for testing as ordered by physicians; notifies appropriate insurance personnel to pre-certify surgeries or tests that require pre-certification.
• Answering office phones, assisting front desk in scheduling appointments and directing calls appropriately.
• Assists in checking out patients and assists with referral processing and scheduling.
• Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed.

National Park Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.