Certified Medical Assistant

Certified Medical Assistant

Assist with the initial admission of patients to the clinic, going over medical records request with patient and assisting provider by gathering health information (personal history, personal social history, family history, medications and allergies) for the provider.

Take routine vital signs of patients, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry.

Facilitate medication refills (phoning prescriptions or by electronic submission) to pharmacies after provider has reviewed and approved them.

Assist with paperwork related to prior authorizations or referrals.

Performing routine lab tests in clinic setting consistent with training and clinical policies (i.e. urine dipstick, urine pregnancy, finger-stick blood glucose, rapid step, rapid influenza A, B swab collection) and document results if test completed within the clinic.

Perform skin tests (tuberculin) but may NOT interpret results.

Administer injections, immunizations, and oral medications as ordered by the provider and document appropriately in the patient chart.

Perform visual acuities, hearing screening (whisper test), and nebulizer treatments as directed by a provider.

Prepare patients for examination or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites.

Collecting and labeling specimens brought to the laboratory.

Set up appropriate procedure trays for providers.

Obtain consents for procedures including patient sign consent forms.

Assist provider with procedures, minor excisions/biopsies, sutures, pap smears, pelvic exams and ear lavage.

Assist in removing sutures or staples from superficial wounds directed by provider.

Assist in removing casts, splints, and other external devices as directed by a provider and within scope of practice.

Applying and changing basic dressings (basic or simple dressings only include the application of ointment, telfa, 4x4s and cotton wrap to minor wounds and changing old dressing only after the provider has made an assessment).

Coordinating and scheduling appointments for patient flow and follow-up as well as monitoring daily schedule for potential facilitation of urgent and walk-in-care, as needed.

Review provider instructions with patients regarding home care and return visits.

Taking and documenting messages or documenting patient complaints only NOT triaging.

Documenting and maintaining the Inventory/Outdates and patient logs for medication (samples), Private and VFC vaccines. Performing (monthly) checks for outdates stocking and reconciliation of inventory. POC testing for Quality (glucose monitor) and documenting in log.

Checking biohazard waste/sharps containers as needed for disposal.

Administering oxygen therapies per mask or nasal cannula as prescribed/directed by a provider.

Administering prescribed drops to nose, eye, and ear as directed by a provider.

Applying antibiotic ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid as directed by a provider.

Safely performs all duties and follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others.

Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities, and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves.

Uphold the mission of Mountrail County Health Center.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.