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Medical Assistant
As part of a team based approach to patient care and under
general supervision in an outpatient clinical setting, scheduling services,
assists with direct patient care, functions as part of a care team, and
performs specialized medical procedures of routine nature, as directed by
established clinical policy and procedures.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Certified Medical Assistant,
Registered Medical Assistant or achieved Assessment-Based Recognition in
Order Entry (ABR-OE) with at least 1 year of experience in a primary care
setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge
of patient care charts and patient histories
- Very
good communication skills
- Ability
to inform patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and provide
instruction on proper care and treatment as directed by a provider
- Knowledge
of related accreditation and certification requirements
- Ability
to perform standard clinical procedures according to established policies
and procedures
- Knowledge
of patient evaluation and triage procedures
- Ability
to perform routine invasive procedures, such as venipuncture
- Ability
to schedule appointments and referrals
- Thoroughly
document all communication with patients and/or primary care providers
- Knowledge
of outpatient clinical administrative procedures
- Ability
to maintain quality, safety, risk, compliance and infection control
standards
- Knowledge
of and assistance with inventory management practices
DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
- Assist
with direct patient care procedures and related tasks as part of the
patient care team; room patients, obtain patient histories, take vital
signs, review and update required documentation.
- Perform
procedures including, but not limited to: phlebotomy, nasal and throat
swabs, vaccinations, in-house laboratory testing, wound care and dressing
changes under provider direction or per established policies and
protocols.
- Advise
patients on specified medical issues as directed by a provider. Schedule follow up appointments and manage
referrals.
- Monitor
patient appointments and Nurse Visits as able. Assist with or coordinate office
functions and participate in quality improvement and other compliance activities.
- Enter
orders in medical chart as directed for laboratory, imaging, pending
medications and referrals. Review and update Health Maintenance in medical
chart.
- Clean
and maintain supplies in exam rooms and other clinical areas; monitor
refrigerators and equipment as assigned. Practice safety, environmental
and/or infection control methods.
- Supervise
and orient new clinical employees, students and volunteers. If bilingual, assist with translation as
indicated.
- Provide
care vouchers for patients as indicated.
- May
participate in clinical outreach activities.
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