Medical Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Medical Assistant provides patient care and assists the medical provider in any necessary duties or responsibilities. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and responsibilities of the Medical Assistant are:

• Assesses the full scope of patient needs and assist medical provider when meeting with the patient.


• Provides a safe environment for patients and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards.


• Cooperates with distribution of resources to maintain a therapeutic environment.


• Maintains interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and co-workers.


• Accountable for medical practice through planned and continuous professional growth and development.


• Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet the medical needs of patient.


• Assist with calling in medications for family practice patients.


• Maintains Prior Authorizations and Referrals for medical services when needed.


• Assists with EKG and PFT testing within the office.


• Assist with collections in the lab. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
  


• Minimum 1-year medical experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Proficiency.


• Leadership.


• Learning Orientation.


• Ethical Conduct.


• Collaboration.


• Ability to maintain quality control standards.


• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.


• Knowledge of professional medical theory, practices and regulations to give and evaluate patient care.


• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.


• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional medical to provide ongoing patient care.


• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical condition and interpret findings.


• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials duties.    

• Ability to lift minimum 25 pounds.


• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.


• Operates a computer and keyboard

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position.  Hours vary from location. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a medical professional office environment. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.


• Smoke-free environment.

OUR MISSION: 

Centered in compassion and excellence, we serve to save lives while nurturing stronger and healthier communities for our persons served, employees, and families.

EEO Statement

OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.