Medical Assistant-Palliative (70789)

“Sanitas is a global healthcare organization expanding across the United States. Our services include primary care, urgent care, nutrition, lab, diagnostic, health care education and resources for our patients. We strive to attract professionals who believe in our mission, vision and are dedicated to the service of our patients and their families creating a memorable experience through compassion, respect, and kindness.”

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant will perform various duties, from assisting with patient care and advanced procedures under the direction of a licensed independent provider (LIP) to ensuring the smooth operation of the office. As a certified professional, the Medical Assistant's skills will enable them to perform clinical and administrative tasks by organizational objectives.

Essential Job Functions

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

Clinical Duties:

• Patient Preparation and Assistance
  • Assist in preparing patients for examinations and procedures by taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and providing reassurance. 
  • Support healthcare providers during patient exams by preparing exam rooms, organizing instruments, and ensuring all necessary supplies are available. 
• Independent Clinical Tasks: 
  • Perform blood draws (venipunctures or capillary punctures), administer injections and vaccines, and assist with minor procedures as ordered by the LIP. 
  • Administer oral, topical, sublingual, or injectable medications per LIP’s orders and within the medical assistant's scope of practice. 
  • Clean, dress, and bandage superficial wounds and assist in routine clinical tasks like CLIA-waived tests. 
  • Conduct regular quality control tests to ensure the accuracy of lab results and proper lab equipment. 
• Sterilization and Infection Control: 
  • Follow procedures for labeling, handling, and transporting specimens to ensure accuracy and avoid contamination. 
  • Maintain aseptic techniques during clinical procedures to prevent infections. 
  • Sterilize medical instruments using autoclaves or other sterilization methods, and disinfect exam rooms and equipment after each patient encounter. 
  • Use appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns) to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). 
  • Ensure that biohazardous waste is disposed of according to protocol. 
• Emergency Response and Patient Care: 
  • Provide basic first aid and assist with medical emergencies as per Basic Life Support (BLS) standards. 
  • Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when delivering patient care. 
• Age-Specific Care: 
  • Provide age-appropriate care and understanding for patients from newborns to elderly individuals. 
  • Utilize age-specific techniques (e.g., distraction, comfort positions) to reduce discomfort and anxiety during procedures, particularly with pediatric patients. 
• Pediatric-Specific Duties: 
  • Measure and record vital signs, growth parameters, and assist pediatricians during exams and routine procedures. 
  • Administer vaccines per pediatric immunization schedules and assist with specimen collection for lab testing. 
  • Ensure readiness of emergency equipment in pediatric settings and respond to medical emergencies involving children. 

Administrative Duties: 

• Medical Record Management: 
  • Ensure patient records by entering data, filing documents, and managing electronic health records (EHR) systems. 
  • Safeguard patient confidentiality and maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations. 
• Office Support: 
  • Manage general office tasks, including answering phones, organizing medical supplies, and maintaining inventory. 
  • Assist with billing, coding, and insurance claims processing as guided by experienced staff. 
  • Perform pre-visit planning to gather relevant patient information for upcoming appointments. 
• Follow-up and Documentation: 
  • Provide timely responses to telephone encounters and patient inquiries. 
  • Complete documentation for urgent care follow-ups, communicable disease reporting, and hospital transfers. 
  • Facilitate patient coordination for pre-op clearance, medication authorizations, and referrals. 
• Patient Scheduling and Coordination:
  • Schedule patient appointments, confirm and verify patient details, and assist with urgent care patient follow-up calls.
  • Prepare informed consent documents and coordinate the transmission of lab specimens (e.g., Cologuard, blood tests).