Medical Assistant – Lincoln

POSITION: Medical Assistant

LOCATION: Lincoln

STATUS: Full-time (36 hours)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time (36 hours) – Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (hours and location may vary depending on the needs of the organization)

SUMMARY: Assists assigned provider in the immediate care of patients and performs all related duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Accurately obtains and records weight, vital signs, and chief complaint.
• Prepares patients and assists providers with examinations, minor surgical procedures, and treatments.
• Obtains and updates patient history, medications, and allergies at each visit.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record effectively for all patient documentation.
• Assures cleanliness and tidiness of all exam rooms after each patient visit.
• Maintains sterilization of all instruments.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a provider.
• As requested by providers, performs lab testing, EKGs, ear irrigations, and phlebotomy.  Administers oxygen, medications, immunizations, and nebulizer treatments per provider request.
• Performs point-of-care testing and quality controls as needed.
• Reports test results to patients promptly per provider orders.
• Performs pre-planning for patient visits.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Assistant Degree required or equivalent experience
• Computer skills a must
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operations Manager

POST DATE: 05/27/20