Medical Assistant

Description

Medical Assistant

Position Summary

The medical assistant is responsible for assisting providers in ensuring the comfort of patients.

Principal Duties

• Learn Athena clinical EMR

• Participates in the delivery and evaluation of patient care

• Ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients

• Adhere to clinic/company policies and procedures

• Learn basic patient triage and computer input

• Implements patient care plans to include blood draws and immunizations

• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or 2 patient identifiers (ex. Name & DOB)

• Determine the correct venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.

• Assists providers during examinations and procedures

• Performs various patient tests and administers medications with the scope of practice of the nurse

• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working

• Ensure patient confidentiality

• Cleans work area as needed

• Other duties as assigned by the management

Essential Skills/Job Requirements

• Familiarity with computer and relevant software applications
• Awareness of general administrative and clerical procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Able to stand on feet, bend and move through shift
• Ability to multitask

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years' experience

Physical Requirements

Needs to be able to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasional, reach and manipulate objects with their hands (like a keyboard). Have good vision for reading computer screens and be able to hear clearly to answer phone calls; most positions may require lifting light items up to 10 pounds occasionally.