What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (PRN) position at Patient Plus Urgent Care?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
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 examination, 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.
- Posts 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.
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