Medical Assistant I - FT Days

Medical Assistant I

Under the direction of a physician, the Medical Assistant I works cooperatively with all team members to provide technical patient care services. This position assists physicians in the performance of their function and provides specific and general support.

Core Competencies

• Greets and directs patients; notifies appropriate person (RN, Physician) of patient's arrival and/or escorts patient to appropriate area.
• Manages patient care flow.
• Receives and addresses in-coming telephone calls; accurately records and routes messages as indicated.
• Prepares and cleans treatment rooms before and after each patient.
• Utilizes computer systems to obtain test results.
• Orders and restocks clinical supplies including linen, dressings and instruments.
• Maintains office equipment and initiates maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Performs and documents manufacturer's recommended Preventative Maintenance procedures on testing instruments; monitors calibration dates as needed.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Completes appropriate forms as required by the department.
• Prepares patients for physician by interviewing patients regarding health problem and reviewing current medications.
• Takes vital signs and other pertinent information as required by the department and documents in medical record.
• Assists in examination room as needed.
• Updates patient information such as medication lists, allergies, etc.
• Communicates all significant clinical findings to nurse.
• Processes electronic prescriptions as directed by a physician.
• Performs electrocardiograms as directed by a physician.
• Assists with patient education.
• Practices and has good understanding of infection control, standard precautions and personnel safety.
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to the following age groups: adults and geriatrics.
• Assists with orientation and training of new employees/volunteers, as assigned.

Department Specific Competencies

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education - General Studies

License / Certification Requirements

CNA Certificate or EMT Certification

Medical Assistant Certificate

Compensation Range:$24.00 - 31.73/hr

Torrance Memorial