What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Palatka Medical) position at RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health?
This is a full-time position, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:30 pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative (but not all inclusive) of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The position requires a current valid medical assistant certification.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting nurses or providers with procedures and examinations as needed. Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc. This position reports to the Center Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative (but not all inclusive) of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.
- Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
- Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.
- Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.
- Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
- Documents accurately in the medical record.
- Participate in the Health Disparities Collaborative by collecting data, educating patients and maintaining adequate documentation
- Interview patients to obtain medical information
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
- Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens and prepare them for testing
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians’ instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
