High Country Community Health
Location
Newland, North Carolina
Salary
$17 - $21 / HOUR
The Medical Office Assistant is responsible for maintaining efficient clinical workflows and assisting providers with patient exams and procedures. Key duties include obtaining patient histories, taking vital signs, administering vaccinations, and managing exam room supplies.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting. Licensure as a CMA, MOA, or LPN is preferred.
Description MOA’s typically are assigned to work with one provider; however, each clinical employee is responsible for ensuring an efficient workflow is maintained each day.
include but are not limited to: Obtain patient history including chief complaint, social history, history of present illness, AUDIT, DAST, PHQ 9 and other pertinent information Take vital signs, measurements, vision and hearing screens Perform procedures ordered by physicians including but not limited to tympanometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizer treatments, EKG’s spirometry and dental varnishing Administer appropriate screening tests based on patient’s reason for visit Administer and properly log vaccinations Send any prescription via E-Rx as directed by physician. Administer telephone triage for patients with assistance from lead nurse Maintain exam rooms with adequate supplies and clean rooms following patient exam Assist medical provider in procedures, patient questions and concerns and maintain efficient patient flow Reviews vaccine refrigerators and freezers weekly to monitor proper storage of vaccines and research material
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience Minimum of 2 years experience as a medical assistant in a primary care setting. CMA, MOA, or LPN licensure preferred.
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