Medical Assistant (Full Time)

The Medical Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They assist the professional and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties, specialized procedures and assists with the care of clinic patients. To perform all other duties assigned.

Education

• High school diploma required; Graduate of a Certified Medical Assistant Program preferred
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak intelligible English;
• Requires emotional stability and resilience.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel
• Preferred but not required: CPR (lifesaver) certified; Current Medical Laboratory Assistant License
• Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities

Experience

• Previous experience working in certain specialty areas may be desirable
• Computer literacy
• Experience in providing direct patient care. Physician office setting desirable

Job Duties

• Schedules tests as directed by the physician or mid-level provider.
• Able to perform administrative duties (i.e. scheduling surgeries, clearances, answering phone, etc…).
• Inventories exam rooms and determines supply needs.
• Assists with patient education and discharge instructions in conjunction with the physician and/or LPN.
• Prepares patient and assists the physician with set up and clean up of injections as per protocols.
• Enters the patient’s pharmacy into the patient medical record.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.
• Anticipates patient and caregivers requests and needs and responds in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison and support person for the patient and caregivers.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Records medical, surgical and family history in the patient medical record.
• Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room.
• Enters the patient’s care team information (i.e. PCP, referring physician, specialists, etc…).
• Records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions and pertinent information and promptly reports to the physician and/or LPN.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of exam rooms and clinic station areas.