JOB STATEMENT

The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting physicians in providing quality clinical services to patients and requires frequent supervision.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Shows patients to examination rooms and prepares them for the physician.
• Conducts patient intakes (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, etc.)
• Performs various screenings (e.g., vision and hearing) per protocol.
• Assists physicians with patient examinations (e.g., handing them instruments, etc.)
• Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Explains treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Assists with communication between patients and physicians (to include translation if applicable) in order to communicate pertinent information.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a physician or by protocol.
• Performs subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal injections as directed by a physician.
• Performs phlebotomy (drawing of blood form patients) per protocol.
• Performs point of care testing as needed.
• Effectively uses pertinent medical instruments in the performance of duties (e.g., electrocardiograms “EKGs”, spirometry, and ear irrigations).
• Handles tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepares them for testing.
• Performs general office duties (e.g., answering telephones, taking notes, scanning, etc.).
• Contacts other medical departments to schedule patients for various testing.
• Prepares pertinent medical documents (e.g., DME, Immunizations Records, Sports Physicals, etc.)
• Performs other tasks as required by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: * Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses : * Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution. * Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.
• Experience * None
• Knowledge * Basic understanding of CLIA and OSHA. * Fluent in Spanish, a plus.
• Skills * Basic Computer Literacy * Patient-Centered Focus * Following Directions * Attention to Detail * Confidentiality
• Abilities: * Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language. * Ability to stand/walk for majority of the shift. * Must be able to bend or stoop. * Must be able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted * Must have good vision (e.g. near acuity and depth perception) * Must be able to physically assist patients that may be in physical distress, fainting/falling or provide general assistance if mobility of patient is impaired.
• Other: * Must be able to periodically work on Saturdays. * May require some local travel between different clinic locations. * Must be able to maintain required immunizations as required by the organization.