Medical Assistant-Medical Outpatient

MENTAL HEALTH CARE INC5 months ago
Tampa, FL, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for knowing and following all clinical policy, procedure, and accreditation requirements including documentation of all patient information accurately and timely into EHR.
  • Complete intake interview for new and returning patients.
  • Participates in daily huddles; works with care team to ensure pre-visit preparation including culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
  • Prepare patients for medical exams consistent with reason for visit; assist provider with exams, as requested.
  • Perform related duties necessary to ensure quality patient care as requested by supervisor, including addressing barriers to care when the patient has not met treatment goals.
  • Process all tasks and route tasks appropriately in a timely manner.
  • Administer adult vaccines at the direction of a provider.
  • Perform screening tests; safely and accurately draw blood; complete standing orders.
  • Schedule patients for follow-up appointments based on established protocol, identified need, and availability of appointments; follow up with patients regarding important appointments.
  • Clean and stock exam rooms, disinfect exam room tables, treatment and lab surfaces daily; empty, bag, and remove all biohazard waste from clinical area.

Required Skills

Patient Intake Interview
Clinical Policy & Procedure Compliance
Blood Drawing
EHR Documentation
Pre-visit Preparation
Appointment Scheduling
Vaccine Administration
Medical Exam Preparation
Clinical Area Disinfection & Maintenance
Screening Tests