SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing general nursing care to patients in an outpatient clinic setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include but are not limited to:

· Prepare examination rooms and sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

· Evaluate patients by taking their temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal standards.

· Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.

· Prepare equipment and assist the physician during the examination and treatment of patient.

· Draw blood from patient observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples as directed.

· Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions. Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.

· Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.

· Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.

· Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

· 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 all lab messages and call back requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.

· 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.

· Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with established rules and regulations.

· Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as needed basis.

· Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.

· Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

· Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and x-ray.

· Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.

· Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.

Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work accurately.

· Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines.

· Order and stock supplies weekly.

· Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant work environment.

· Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system.

· Must be flexible and self-motivated and is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

· Must be able to work in a face paced environment.

· Must be able to work effectively as a team.

· Must project a positive image and have a “Patients First” attitude.

· Must have exceptional interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with staff and patients.

· Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control.

· Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal communication.

· Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty.

· Must be detail oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace, with experience in holding peers and direct reports accountable to safety standards.

· Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior should be involved in decision making.

· Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.

· Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up to date technically, and applying new knowledge to your job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

· 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.

· Understanding of compliance and regulatory guidelines, such as HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).

· Access to reliable transportation.

· Computer skills, with working knowledge of the primary Microsoft Office programs.

· Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.