Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient.
• Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.
• Draw blood from patient’s finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and stock supplies weekly.
• Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
• Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.
• Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customer situations.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.