What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant- 16 hours position at 16 hours - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider (Physician or Advanced Practice Provider).
Responsibilities:
- Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse.
- Performs select clinical duties.| Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
- Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies.
- Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
- May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED: - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted - Medical Assistant obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Any issuing authority accepted EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
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