Respond to general patient inquiries regarding treatment and clinic policies and procedures; Prepare patients for the health care visit by accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; positioning patients for examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Verify patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.

Support care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; drawing blood; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.

Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions; complete records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.

Maintain stock levels and order clinic supplies; keep equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Consistently communicate in a professional and courteous manner; Provide in-service training and precepting as directed.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications:

Graduation from a medical assistant education program or equivalent military experience.

One of the following certifications:

• -Clinical Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

• -Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

• -Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

• -Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

• -Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)

• -Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

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