What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at HUMBOLDT GENERAL HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Description
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POSITION SUMMARY (General statement reflecting the overall purpose of the position) |
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Performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. The duties of Medical Assistants vary depending on the clinic, size of practice, physician specialty and physician preference. Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient care. Medical Assistants report to the Clinic Supervisor and Physician. |
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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Physical Demands:
- Frequent extremely heavy physical effort (lift, carry, push, pull 50 pounds or more)
- Frequent standing, sitting, or walking
- Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
- Lifts supplies and equipment
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Visual acuity with or without correction
- Acute sense of hearing with or without correction
Working Conditions:
- Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne disease, infections, and contagious disease
- May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances, toxic chemicals
- May be exposed to explosive chemicals, gases, and low-level radiation
- Subject to burns and cuts
- Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
- Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness)
- Handles emergency or crisis situations
- Performs emergency care
- Requires judgment/action which could have a significant impact on a patient’s life
- May be exposed to all types of weather and temperatures
Required Protective Equipment:
- Mask, gown, medical gloves, face shield as necessary and other equipment as required by OSHA and CDC regulations and hospital policy.
Review:
I have read and understand the job description for the position of Medical Assistant. The expectations of my job have been explained to me and I have had an opportunity to ask questions. I acknowledge that the contents of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by person assigned to this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of the person so classified. Further, I certify that I can meet the personal/physical/licensure/certification requirements of this position.
Qualifications
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS |
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MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Diploma
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year in a physician or other clinical location.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Life Support (BLS)
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Medical Assistant Certification.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Medical termination
SUPERVISES: N/A
PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page. |
