What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT I position at CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC?
PURPOSE: To support the delivery of medical services through the direct provision of medical care by performing basic nursing and medical and administrative tasks. Medical Assistant I is the job title for all non-certified MAs. The MA I may not be promoted to Team Leader.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric)
Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies.
Performs all nursing procedures (with the exception of certain injections, IVs and IV medications, triage) as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual.
May be assigned lab duties
Assists in quality assurance and control.
Participates in the continuing educational process.
Assists in the efficient flow of patients.
Attends work as scheduled.
Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Dedication to detail and accuracy.
Respect for patient confidentiality.
Pleasant, patient and understanding; flexible.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly.
Team member skills.
Should have experience with or knowledge of medical office systems, supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates clinical competence
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program, or experience commensurate with medical assistant training.
One years experience in a health facility, preferred.
Current CPR certification, preferred
