Medical Assistant

At ACHC, we are committed to improving the health and well being of our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic, we provide comprehensive medical and dental services, along with specialized care in Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry, and Optometry. With clinics located across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, our team works together to deliver accessible, high quality care to every patient.

SUMMARY

The Medical Assistant (MA) assists the Medical Providers (Physician, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant) within scope of practice. MAs also perform clerical and information technology functions for medical providers in a clinic setting, including primary responsibility for the operation of electronic health records and electronic dictation systems. The MA's primary goal is to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Provider. The CMA must be able to anticipate Provider's needs to facilitate the flow of clinic. The MA must be discreet, tactful, and unobtrusive in performance of duties so as not to distract medical staff from patient care. Good judgment, organizational ability, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to be self-motivated are especially important. A MA must be adaptable and versatile. Good attendance is an important element of this job.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Prepares patient and area for procedures.

• Patient Intake:

• Obtains vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature).

• Measures height and weighs patient.

• Performs vision screening and audiometry screening.

• Obtains reason for visit to Health Center.

• Obtains History (immunization, allergies, family, surgery, obstetric/ Gynecological).

• Obtains specimens using correct collection technique. i.e., urine (clean catch), capillary for glucose, hemoglobin, lead, HA1C, and Cholesterol.

• As directed, assist Provider on patient care examination and treatment procedures.

• When acting as a Scribe:

• Transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the Provider's encounter with the patient and others present.

• List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the Provider.

• Transcribe patient orders including laboratory and radiology tests, medications, etc.

• Document any procedures performed by the provider.

• Discharge of patients:

• Ask patient if instructions are clear for return visit.

• Check encounter forms for all required signatures and information.

• Assist patient to check-out / appointment.

• Daily Tasks:

• Open exam rooms:

• Check/turn on the otoscope/ophthalmoscopes.

• Check pelvic equipment/instruments.

• Check that all appropriate supplies are available.

• Clean exam tables and counter tops.

• Check and log refrigerator temperatures.

• Perform quality controls.

• Maintains and enters information on computer system, as well as documentation in patient charts.

Perform other routines and tasks as assigned.