Purpose of Job The purpose of this classification is to provide basic patient care or treatments as well as certain administrative duties.
Essential Functions The Medical Assistant is responsible for the following essential functions:
Prepare patients for medical treatments under direct supervision of clinic supervisor, nurses and nurse practitioners
Collect health information and accurately document in electronic health record system
Administer vaccinations and other injections as directed.
Blood and urine specimen collection, specimen processing and packaging.
Communicate moderately complex information to coworkers and patients
Perform counseling, navigation, and adherence checks related to disease states and medications
Communicate lab results to patients in person and over the phone.
Assist front office staff as needed in patient registration and checkout
Initiate and complete prior authorizations/prior approvals as indicated by insurance or access patient assistance programs to ensure coverage of treatments and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing and Office Supervisors
