JOB TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE SUPERVISOR: ADMINISTRATIVE – OFFICE MANAGERS JOB SUMMARY: WORKS UNDER THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF THE PHYSICIAN OR NURSING PERSONNEL: REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE OFFICE MANAGERS: IS ABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS INSTRUCTED BY THE PHYSICIAN: PERFORMS ROUTINE CLINICAL PROCEDURES AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN: PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT EDUCATION: ENTERS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION INTO PATIENTS CHARTS: PERFORMS ALL OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED WITHIN THE SCOPE TO THEIR LICENSURES. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS LIST MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL LF THE DUTIES ASSIGNED.) Maintains strict patient confidentiality, and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information. Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of the all physicians, ma’s and/or. Office Manager(s). May screen phone calls during triage under the supervision of a physician. Will function as a patient screener only, and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician. May perform intramuscular, intradermal of subcutaneous injections. With complete documentation. Assists physicians and/or MA’s in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures. Takes patient history and vitals. Performs general nursing duties as appropriate within the licensure and state guidelines. Conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions. Demonstrates an extensive working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures. Cleans and disinfects all instruments and maintain QA reports for the autoclave. Assist all MA’s with patient notification of test results as directed by the physicians. Assist all MA’s with messages and tasking to the appropriate receiver. Assist in Rx refills via Fax, E-Rx or phone calls and updating in the patient medication module. Responsible for unpacking and maintaining medical supplies and vaccines and keeping supply closet organized. Autoclaving weekly or biweekly depending on demand. On a monthly bases check for expired medication. Keeping appropriate documentation and disposal. Assist management with supply, medication and vaccine request. Checks and maintains temperature logs for vaccine refrigerator. Performs all nurse / injection only visits with appropriate documentation. Performs all X-rays and PFT. Assist all MA’s with patient over flow and work demands through out the day. Cover for any MA’s during an absences. Prepare FMLA forms and various documents that come in for physician review and signature. IE: Home health, prescription pre certs. Willingly participates in continuing education and other appropriate activities to maintain professional competence. Maintains and follows all office policies and procedures. Performs additional tasks, special projects and/or duties as assigned. EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE Required: National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification or obtained certification within 90 days of hire date. Preferred: Valid CPR certification EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Two or more years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting preferred. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Extensive standing and walking; frequent exposure to potentially infectious agents, communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a physician’s office; requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Revised 04/13 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.29 - $22.41 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching 403(b) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Orthopedics Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: Grand Prairie, TX 75052: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred) Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: BLS Certification (Preferred) Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Work Location: In person