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The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration. These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and/or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment. The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc. in support of the physician practice as assigned. This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice.
Essential Job Functions
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
License, Certification & Clearances
Supervisory Responsibilities
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
LEAN
AAP/EEO
Work Environment
Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. | Physical Condition | Essential | Marginal | Constantly | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | Never |
Extreme Heat | x | |||||||
Extreme Cold | x | |||||||
Heights | x | |||||||
Confined Spaces | x | |||||||
Extreme Noise(>85dB) | x | |||||||
Mechanical Hazards | x | |||||||
Use of Vibrating Tools | x | x | ||||||
Operates Vehicle | x | |||||||
Operates Heavy Equipment | x | |||||||
Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices | x | |||||||
Rotates All Shifts | x | |||||||
8 Hours Shifts | x | x | ||||||
10-12 Hours Shifts | x | x | ||||||
On-Call | x | |||||||
Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) | x | x | ||||||
Travel Between Sites | x | x | ||||||
Direct Patient Care | x | x | ||||||
Respirator Protective Equipment | x | x | ||||||
Eye Protection | x | x | ||||||
Head Protection (hard hat) | x | |||||||
Hearing Protection | x | |||||||
Hand Protection | x | x | ||||||
Feet, Toe Protection | x | |||||||
Body Protection | x | |||||||
Latex Exposure | x | |||||||
Solvent Exposure | x | |||||||
Paint (direct use) Exposure | x | |||||||
Dust (sanding) Exposure | x | |||||||
Ethylene Oxide Exposure | x | |||||||
Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure | x | |||||||
Blood/Body Fluid Exposure | x | x | ||||||
Chemicals (direct use) Exposure | x | |||||||
Mist Exposure | x | |||||||
Wax Stripper (direct use) | x | |||||||
Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure | x | |||||||
Ionizing Radiation Exposure | x | |||||||
Laser Exposure | x |
Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. | Physical Condition | Essential | Marginal | Constantly | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | Never |
Bending (Stooping) | x | x | ||||||
Sitting | x | x | ||||||
Walking | x | x | ||||||
Climbing Stairs | x | x | ||||||
Climbing Ladders | x | |||||||
Standing | x | x | ||||||
Kneeling | X | x | ||||||
Squatting (Crouching) | x | x | ||||||
Twisting/Turning | x | x | ||||||
Keyboard/Computer Operation | x | x | ||||||
Gross Grasp | x | x | ||||||
Fine Finger Manipulation | x | x | ||||||
Hand/Arm Coordination | x | x | ||||||
Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) | x | x | ||||||
Carry | x | x | ||||||
Transfer/Push/Pull Patients | x | x | ||||||
Seeing Near w/Acuity | x | x | ||||||
Feeling (Sensation) | x | x | ||||||
Color Vision | x | x | ||||||
Hearing Clearly | x | x | ||||||
Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead | x | x | ||||||
Reaching Above Shoulder Level | x | x | ||||||
Reaching Forward | x | x | ||||||
Lifting Floor to Knuckle | x | 20# | ||||||
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle | x | 20# | ||||||
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder | X | 5# | ||||||
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead | x |
Full Time
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
$36k-43k (estimate)
03/03/2024
07/20/2024
independencehealthsystem.org
PERRYVILLE, MO
100 - 200
Private
BONNIE SCHNURBUSCH
$5M - $10M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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