Medical Assistant/CNA- Family Physicians of Western Colorado
Job Summary:
Provide basic patient care, patient care tasks, and education under the direction of the physician. To keep exam rooms stocked and maintain clean facilities for patient care.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Patient Care
- Obtain and chart vital statistics
- To reconcile medications
- Follow workflow protocols
- Provide patient instruction and education materials
- Make and chart appointments for out-of-office appointments
- Prepare, administer and chart medications and injections
- Perform skills from checklist
- Call patients with results and questions
- Order various procedures and labs as directed by physician
- Perform EKGs, spirometry, urinalysis, A1cs, Hemocult, INRs, ear lavage, throat swabs and phlebotomy
- Clean and supply patient rooms
- Autoclave and wrap used instruments
- Provide wound care at providers instruction
Assisting Providers
- Assist physicians with specialized minor procedures
- Keep providers informed of the daily schedule
- Keep up with providers pace
- Perform functions according to providers orders
- Dispense medications at providers direction
- Preparing specimens for microscopy
Administrative
- Complete encounter form
- Add charges to office visits
- Track orders
Specific Duties
- Prepare laundry for pick-up
- Other individual duties as assigned
Experience:
Must be a Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant who is capable of working back office position; caring personality with a positive attitude; calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment; excellent time management and problem solving abilities, good communication skills, and the ability to get along with others and work as a team to assist with all the providers. Must have knowledge of the proper use of medical and lab equipment. Previous medical office experience preferred
Education Requirements:
Have appropriate certification or licensure. Attend Continuing Education programs as requested or as required by the position
Working Conditions:
Works in a well-lighted and ventilated area; primarily standing and walking; light to moderate lifting all the time; heavy lifting occasionally
