Medical Assistant

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients' medical condition and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses;
2. Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
3. Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
4. Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
5. Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
6. Sterilizing and setting up instruments;
7. Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry. Maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap;
8. Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed;
9. Reporting to Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift;
10. Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, Director of Medical Support (DMS), and Physician;
11. Adhering to established policies and procedures;
12. Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed;
13. Participating in maintenance assignments as necessary and as directed;
14. Understanding and using the electronic medical record system;
15. Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS;
16. Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained;
17. Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift;
18. Being available to assist as needed (breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations);
19. Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
20. Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
21. Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum Education And Professional Requirements

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
• Minimum typing experience;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician's office preferred;
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system;
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours at a time);
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills;
• Ability to prioritize and deal with numerous tasks at one time;
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.