Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Perform a combination of duties under the direction of a nurse or physician to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. Checks and records patients' vital signs. Draws blood and conducts other tests for the lab. Administers immunizations as ordered by the providers. Assists physicians in patient examinations by organizing and arranging instruments, leading patients into examination rooms, and holding children during examinations. Gathers and documents medical histories of patients. Performs EKG's. Maintains inventory stock of examination rooms and assures availability, complete assortment and adequate levels of supplies; instruments and rooms following examinations. Completes routine medical records and reports, provides basic patient information and instruction and performs other routine tasks under the direction of the RN to assist in the provision of good patient care. Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of supplies received by the clinic; contacts patients to reschedule missed appointments. Provides patient education to promote patient wellness and to maintain and improve health.

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Essential Function Examples: Assist physicians in patient examinations by organizing and arranging instruments, leading patients into examination rooms and checking and recording patients' height, weight and temperature. Collect and test specimens of body fluids and wastes to advise physician of possible conditions. Prepare instruments for sterilization and operate in-house sterilization equipment.

Complete routine medical records and reports, provide basic patient information and instruction and perform other routine tasks to assist in the provision of good patient care.

Marginal Function Examples: Contact patients to reschedule missed appointments and stress importance of adherence to medical guidelines for progress of treatment of tuberculosis or other communicable diseases.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Equivalent to completion of a one-year training program at an accredited school for Medical Assistant Preferred Qualifications: Medical Assistant to have at least 6 months-1 year experience in OB/GYN and Adult Medicine experience.