What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (PRN) position at Patient Plus Urgent Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
OPENING EARLY 2025
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the providers in supporting the medical care of patients. Day-to-day activities will vary from triage, taking medical histories, and performing point-of-care and phlebotomy testing to other clerical and clinical duties.
Job Duties and Responsibilities :
Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines.
Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart
Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards.
Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests.
Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis.
Prepares patients and assists providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage (Use the six rights of medication).
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers.
Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures.
Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact.
Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions.
Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers.
Instruct patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge.
Post tests and examination results to charts.
Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable).
Answers patients’ questions.
Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary.
Patient Records and Recall :
Notify and record patients of test results, as directed by Provider.
Notify the patient that the next follow-up visit is required.
Occupational Health :
Requirements :
Education, Skills, and Qualifications :
Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program with one year of experience in an MA position.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Willing to attend continuing medical education courses at the employer’s request.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
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