Medical Assistant Vascular Surgery

Medical Assistant Vascular Surgery

Provides basic level of patient care and treatments. Assists with obtaining vital signs, documents chief complaint and all actions taken. Alerts physician of problems/concerns/abnormalities. Assists with obtaining patient history, assists physicians and residents and/or licensed nursing personnel. Performs simple patient procedures, sets up exam/procedure rooms including instruments for minor procedures, prepares and may include administrating medications (excluding IV) under direct supervision of a physician. Obtains lab specimen and fills out requisitions completely and accurately. In addition to the above, the Medical Assistant II functions more independently and coordinates the workflow of MAs when necessary. Obtains authorization for referral (normally in small clinics). Conducts front desk duties such as registration, check-in and scheduling of patients.

Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol. Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested. Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies. Assists in patient/equipment preparation. Performs follow-up actions as directed. Completes hospital forms per protocol.

Required: High School Graduate/GED, Certificate Other Medical Assistant, Other Completion of a US Armed Forces medical services training program, Computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients, Basic Life Support - CPR. Preferred: Previous Medical Assistant Experience, Electronic Medical Record EMR experience, Experience in designated specialty area, Bilingual skills.