POSITION: Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO: Practice Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Coordinates patient care with physician, assists physician with assessment, gives medication pursuant to physician order and assists with administrative duties that further patient care.

Clinical Support

Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
Provides assistance to physician when requested.
Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
Performs patient education when appropriate.
Completes appropriate documentation in patients' medical record.
Calls in prescriptions as ordered by physician or nurse practitioner.
Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
Monitors patients' medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
Answers patient-related telephone calls and respond according to clinical protocol.
Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.

Other

Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
Attends all regular meetings.
Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school degree required
CMA certificate desirable

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of experience in clinical assisting
Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications
Knowledge of practice management and word processing software
Good communication skills
Neat, professional appearance