Medical Assistant - OB​/GYN

Position: Medical Assistant - OB/GYN experience preferred

Medical Assistant - OB/GYN experience preferred

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Clinical Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, a medical assistant may undertake the following duties:

• Perform clinical procedures including:
• Perform aseptic procedures
• Prepare patients for the physician’s care
• Perform venipunctures and non‑intravenous injections
• Observe and report patient signs or symptoms
• Administer basic first aid
• Assist with patient examinations or treatments
• Operate office medical equipment
• Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician
• Administer medication as directed by the physician (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation)
• Perform basic laboratory procedures
• Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties required by the physician
• Administer medication as directed by the physician (Exception: medications requiring dosage calculation)

Prohibited Activities When a Licensed Physician is Not On-Site

• Nursing activities that include the use of the nursing process and require the special knowledge, nursing judgment or skills of a registered or practical nurse, including:
• The initial nursing assessment or any subsequent assessments
• Review of Systems in the EMR
• Injections (medication and/or vaccines)
• Medication(s)
• Perform aseptic procedures including wound care, dressing changes, etc.
• The determination of the nursing diagnosis or interpretations of nursing assessments
• Establishment of the nursing care goals and development of the plan of care
• Evaluation of progress in relation to the plan of care
• Those activities for which the unlicensed assistive personnel has not demonstrated competence

Additional Position Expectations and Responsibilities

• Act as first level contact for providers and support staff troubleshooting issues
• Ensure patients are properly check-in for clinical visits via Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Ensure patients are properly checked-out after every clinical visit and depart with required paperwork
• Schedule patients’ appointments following company protocol
• Ensure patient documentation is fully completed and recorded via the EMR
• Ensure that external third-party documentation (i.e., labs, reports, consultations) are collected and sent to scan as appropriate
• Expected to complete 48‑hour chart check and contact patient/referral providers if further information is needed
• Expected to answer phones, check and return voicemail messages in a timely manner
• Expected to respond to all correspondence and tasks (via letter, email, fax) in a timely manner
• Expected to have knowledge of standard (universal) precautions
• Expected to be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Expected to be proficient in all computer software utilized for patient care
• Expected to participate as part of a multidisciplinary team, within the scope of practice to provide patient care and other patient needs in a safe, timely manner
• Expected to complete all necessary documentation, department logs and reports
• Expected to keep unit clean, restock rooms as needed, and assist with ordering supplies
• Expected to communicate effectively with all members of the patient care team
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Completion of Medical Assistant training is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of related work experience
• Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered by the American Medical Technologists
• Bilingual (English‑Spanish or English‑Haitian Creole) a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk or view a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to reach with hands or arms
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time
• Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients

Relationship Reporting

• Reports to the Clinical Manager

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Non‑profit Organizations

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