Medical Assistant/LPN - Ear, Nose, & Throat

Job description

The Medical Assistant assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures. This position provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs. This position provides administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Performs administrative medical assistant duties as required including various medical secretarial, financial bookkeeping and insurance tasks. Performs clinical medical assistant duties to include the following: aseptic procedures, takes vital signs, prepares the patients for physician’s care, performs venipunctures and non-intravenous injections, observes and reports patients’ signs or symptoms, and ensures quality metrics are obtain and documented. Administers Basic First Aid. Assists with patient examinations or treatments. Operates office medical equipment properly. Collects routine laboratory specimens as directed by the physician. Administers medication as directed by the physician. Performs basic laboratory procedures. Maintains current knowledge/certification. Pursues professional growth and development.Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization. May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.
Registered Medical Assistant (ARMA) Certified Medical Assistant (CMA_AAMA) Medical Assistant (NCMA_NCCT) Medical Assistant (CMAS_NAHP) Clinical Medical Assistant (CLMA_NHA) Medical Assistant (RMA_AMT) Medical Assistant Membership (AMT) BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS)