Medical Assistant - Walk in Care

at CHC-SEK in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the clinical team. This position is responsible for the initial interactions with patients, such as escorting patients, taking vital signs, preparing exam rooms and cleaning exam rooms after use, and other related duties. Responsible for moving patients through the clinic efficiently and effectively. Communicates with customers, employees, and other individuals to disseminate or explain information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, updates medication lists and allergies at each visit, and enters information in electronic health record (EHR). 
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients; assures all rooms are clean and disposes of trash in rooms.
• Maintains consistent patient flow by monitoring scheduling system.  
• Performs routine point of care testing.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments. Inventories medical supplies and materials.
• Transports specimens, equipment, or supplies utilizing appropriate and safe techniques.
• Supports all Providers in their care for patients.
• Provide diagnosis appropriate education as directed by the Nurse and/or Provider.
• Employees hired and trained in phlebotomy and radiology duties prior to 2024 are grandfathered in to perform these duties as a Medical Assistant I.
• If working in Long Term Care, responsible for registration and insurance related collection, entry, and verification as well as scanning documents in the electronic medical record. 
• Performs all duties, services, and documentation in full compliance with CHC/SEK policies and procedures.

The essential functions listed are not an exhaustive list of every task the employee is required to complete. Employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned.