What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Castleton position at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region?
Job Description
Job Description
COMMUNITY HEATH :
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE :
Provide professional nursing care for office patients following established policies and procedures.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Performs certain lab tests.
- Takes and records patients vital signs, immunization status, and brief history.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Cleans and autoclaves procedural equipment and instruments.
- Observes records and reports to physician patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments, according to the nursing process.
- Oversees appointment scheduling, assures priority is given to patients in emergency situations.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS :
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU :
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