Key responsibilities: 

The Medical Assistant provides care to the patients under direct supervision at GenesisCare following the principles of evidenced based best practice.   

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team as it relates to patient care 

• Work under the direct supervision of the Physician(s), APPs, and Nurses 

• Assist as directed by the physician(s) and/or APPs in procedures/treatments 

• Draw blood for various lab tests as ordered 

• Responsible for cleaning and restocking consult rooms, as needed. 

• Provide patient education as directed by physicians/APPs/nurses 

• Accurately document patient data; past and current medical history, allergies, medications 

• Obtain vital signs and report any abnormal findings to the physicians/APPs or nurses 

• Administer medications under the supervision of the physician(s) that aligns with GenesisCare policy and procedure 

• Maintain open communication with front office personnel and members of the health care team. 

• Schedule and follow-up to assure completion on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtain physician’s signature on test result. 

• Acquire results and notify physician(s) of results on all interim reports. 

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, family, and friends 

• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting  

• Protect patients and their families by adhering to HIPPA and infection control policy and procedure 

Key working relationships: 

As a Medical Assistant, you need to develop strong relationships with the following internal parties: 

Administrative duties: 

• Proficient in computer documentation with knowledge of Microsoft applications 

• Properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information 

• Scheduling appointments and diagnostic tests as directed by physician/APP 

• Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies 

•  Handle correspondence, test results, etc.

Education and Experience: 

Essential: 

• High School Diploma 

• 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant preferred 

• Current BLS certification 

• If applicable to your state: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant 

Other requirements for this role: 

• Well-developed organisational and time management skills  

• Participate in self-evaluation and performance management in accordance with company guidelines. 

• Commitment to and involvement in the application of quality improvement and evidence-based practice principles including the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, including participating in audits and review of practice, and contributing to continuous improvement 

• Contribute to the team effort by assisting with team goals 

• Bring a positive, enthusiastic, and ‘can-do’ attitude to work 

Minimum Physical Capabilities: 

In order to be able to perform normal duties as a Medical Assistant, the worker must be able to perform all of the following physical capabilities: 

• Lift up to 22 lbs, occasionally waist to shoulder height 

• Unrestricted pushing and pulling waist to shoulder height 

• Unrestricted reaching 

• Sitting for up to 30mins at a time 

• Unrestricted standing and walking 

• Unrestricted bending and squatting 

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