MEDICAL ASSISTANT/SCRUB TECH

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant:

MIV is currently looking for strong Medical Assistants. This position is responsible for providing excellent care to patients and maintaining continuity of care through accurate and thorough documentation, collaborating effectively with all departments. This position will prepare and maintain all aspects of the clinic environment.

Requirements:

• Experience as a medical assistant is preferred. In lieu of experience, graduate from an accredited MA program acceptable.
• Must maintain current BLS certificate.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Preparing the surgical suite and instruments for procedures
• Scrubbing in and assisting the surgical team during procedures
• Ensuring aseptic technique is maintained throughout the procedure
• Preparing and maintaining sterile solutions
• Preparing and maintaining a sterile field during procedures
• Assisting with transferring patients to the operating table and positioning them appropriately
• Providing instrumentation and supplies to the surgical team during procedures
• Monitoring patient's vital signs as needed during procedures
• Handling specimens and assisting with dressing changes post-operatively
• Maintaining all necessary records, logs and reports

Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting through:

• Reviewing charts, schedules, medical records, and other sources of documentation.
• Generating appropriate forms for patient education, informed consent, documentation of care, referrals, prescriptions, and other documents to support the provision of and continuity of care.
• Obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic study results, and other documents or information as indicated.
• Inspecting the physical care environment to ensure a therapeutic, sanitary environment with fully stocked medical supplies and functional equipment.
• Ensuring that appropriate medication, supplies, equipment, and personnel are available to complete scheduled interactions.
• Communicating with internal and external resources to procure necessary supplies and/or information.
• Collaborating other internal departments and personnel to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Communicating with physicians, physicians’ assistants, and other care providers.

Provide direct patient care as assigned, including:

• Cultivating a nurturing atmosphere of courtesy, compassion, respect, empathy, dignity, and optimism in all interpersonal interactions.
• Measuring, reporting, and recording vital signs.
• Obtaining and recording patient information relevant to medical history.
• Verifying the accuracy of recorded and reported patient information.
• Positioning, draping, and other patient preparation for procedures and provider interactions.
• Communicating effectively with patients, providers, and ancillary staff members to maintain patient flow.
• Providing patient education through written and oral communication or through other means as appropriate as directed by providers.
• Assisting physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurses, and other care providers during assessments, examinations, procedures, and other patient interactions.