Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Chillicothe (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners seeks a Medical Assistant to support licensed providers in both clinic and surgical settings. The role focuses on safe, compassionate, individualized patient care and accurate documentation.

You will interview patients, record vital signs, prepare examination and procedure rooms, assist with treatments, and collect specimens while maintaining sterile fields and clear communication with patients and the care team.

Qualifications

• Assist licensed provider in clinic and surgical settings.
• Provide safe, compassionate patient care and accurate documentation.
• Interview patients to obtain information and vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with procedures.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, and test results.
• Obtain consent forms before treatment.
• Assist with injections and sutures under physician direction.
• Prepare and administer medications per orders and safety protocols.
• Collect blood, tissue or other specimens and log for testing.
• Explain procedures and care instructions to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate during exams and treatments.
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
• Prepare patients for physician with room and equipment readiness.
• Record medical history and test results in medical records.
• Obtain proper consent prior to treatments.
• Administer medications and injections as directed by physician.
• Collect and process laboratory specimens for testing.
• Explain procedures, medications, diets, and wound care to patients.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures, including instrument handling.
• Authorize drug refills under Provider direction and communicate with pharmacies.
• Maintain clean and stocked treatment rooms and sterile fields.
• Document all procedures accurately and timely.
• Respond to medical emergencies per policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Vital signs

Interview patients

Room preparation

Medication administration

Sterile technique

Medical records

Injections

Suture removal

Wound care

Lab specimen handling

Emergency response

Job description

SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)

The Medical Assistant is to provide assistance to the licensed-medical provider in multiple settings including the clinic and surgical settings. They are to provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients. Responsible for the following, based on the needs of the organization:

SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)

• Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
• Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records.
• Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections and removing sutures.
• Under Provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
• Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
• Assess the patient’s condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to the facility’s policies and notify physician and RN of any indication of distress
• Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day.
• Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
• Schedule appointments for patients
• Change dressings on wounds.
• Greet patients arriving at office or clinic.
• Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.
• Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
• Assist physicians in patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation per facility’s policy.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.