MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Under the direction of the registered nurse and physician, delivers clinical assistance to patients within the outpatient clinic. 

• Reviews and prepares medical record prior to clinic start. Ensures all recent laboratory, consult and ancillary reports are present in the record. 

• Escorts patients into the exam area. Prepares patient for the physical exam. 

• Maintains optimal flow of patients for efficiency of practice. 

• Takes and records routine vital signs, heights, weights. Obtains and documents limited patient history and present symptoms. 

• Assists the physician/provider with treatment and procedures as directed. 

• Obtains, labels and sends patient specimens as ordered. 

• Ensures accurate coding for visits and procedures performed. 

• Assists nursing staff in the treatment rooms as directed. May be required to perform direct patient care, i.e., assist with physical care, vital signs, patient monitoring, specimen retrieval. 

• Carries out other tasks as directed by the Clinical Leader, Charge Nurse, or Director. 

• Assists in data entry. 

• Organize, store and refill medical supplies in exam/treatment areas. 

• Maintain, and adhere to all Jordan Hospital, OSHA, CLIA, and government regulations. 

• Transports patients to other setting as directed. 

• Assists receptionists with telephone management, visitor assistance, etc. 

• Schedules patient appointments in unit and with other departments or physicians.  

• Copies appropriate records and distributes them. 

• Files records as directed.  

• Performs all tasks in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. 

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit. 

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. 

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required 

• Knowledge of medical terminology required 

• Ability to organize. 

• Knowledge of computer programs, systems. 

• Demonstrated communication skills, verbal and written. 

• 1-2 years experience in a medical office preferred. 

Education Required 

• Written and verbal English skills at 12th grade level. 

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistance required 

Registration/Certification

• Medical Assistant certification preferred 

• American Heart Association BLS required