JOB STATEMENT

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

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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.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

• Specialized Training/Certifications/Licenses:

o Medical Assistant Program from an accredited institution.

o Current Health Care Provider CPR Certification.

• Experience: None

• Knowledge:

o Basic understanding of CLIA and OSHA.

o Bilingual – Fluent in both English and Spanish (as applicable)

• Skills:

o Basic Computer Literacy

o Patient-Centered Focus

o Following Directions

o Attention to Detail

o Confidentiality

• Abilities:

o Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.

o Ability to stand/walk for majority of the shift.

o Must be able to bend or stoop.

o Must be able to lift 20 lbs. unassisted

o Must have good vision (e.g. near acuity and depth perception)

o 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:

o Must be able to periodically work on Saturdays.

o May require some local travel between different clinic locations.

o Must be able to maintain required immunizations as required by the organization.