Medical Assistant/BXMO

Company: Treasure Coast Medical Associates
Location: Okeechobee
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

--The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing basic clinical care to patients commensurate with their medical education. Duties include performing initial clinical evaluations as well as directed procedures for Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Workers' Compensation Procedures. The Medical Assistant will prepare patients for continued medical evaluation by physicians, physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners by taking a brief history, establishing vital signs, recording appropriate documentation on approved TCMAi forms and recognizing levels of acuity allowing appropriate medical intervention when necessary.We are Open Monday -SundayEssential Responsibilities:1.Maintains Customer Loyalty score at or above company benchmark2.Ability to check patients in and out at the front desk to ensure patient flow and when needed3.Consistently communicates with patients on wait times; provides direction to the next step in the treatment process4.Provides solutions to patient problems and recognizes and seeks help in emergent/ hazardous situations5.Provides timely follow up with provider regarding lab and x-ray results6.Assists Registrars with patient check in/out procedures when necessary7.Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs and weight, takes brief history, past medical, family and social history, current mediations, allergies and other pertinent historical information as appropriate8.Administer any medication as ordered by provider and within your licensure/certification; Laboratory duties- Perform CLIA-waived lab test, draw blood and collect and label specimens for any send out labs; Perform DOT and Non-DOT urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT)9.Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and follows established clinical and regulatory procedures in regards to patient safety and care; including proper radiation protection and shielding techniques10.Ensures that equipment is in proper working order and reports any malfunctions to the Center Manager or designee on duty11.Follows documentation procedures and completes required paperwork related to patient visit12.Maintains examination room and stocks if necessary13.Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and patient confidentiality policies14.Phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a clinician15.Performs other duties as assigned16.Acts with honesty and integrity in all business transactions, including, but not limited to, employment applications/resumes, patient records, time records, and financial transactionsJob Type: Full-timePay: $12.00 - $19.00 per hour

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