Medical Assistant

Job description

• Position Summary
• Assist providers in completing office examinations. Administers treatment and therapeutic procedures as directed by provider. Gathers patient information and conducts limited evaluation as required. Performs related technical tasks that support and complement the providers. Assists with patient and family education. Performs Laboratory functions such as obtaining and processing laboratory specimens.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Previous clinical experience in a physician practice preferred.
• Education
• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or equivalent training program required. A combination of work experience and on-the-job training in a physician practice environment may serve in lieu of the required training program.
• Certifications/Licensure
• Registered Medical Assistant preferred.
• Job Specific Performance Standards
• The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.
• Documens patient information and communicates to healthcare providers as needed. Triages patients (including obataining vital signs), follows standing orders for the facility, and assits with preparation for examinations and special prcedures.
• Obtains and processes laboratory specimens by various collection methods. Administers and documents subcutaneous, intradermal, and IM injections.
• Paricipates in patient education by providing literature or training regarding medications, use of supplies, etc.
• Insures cleanliness and preparedness of exam rooms before each use in accordance with infection control principles.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs quality control on equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and/or medications including ordering, storing, and reporting inventory counts.
• Compeltes and documents patient referrals per department procedure.