What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant I position at San Jose Clinic?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
Assist in the care of patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service / satisfaction
- Provides care to patients visiting the clinic under the direct supervision of a provider or nurse / clinic manager.
- Triages patient concerns on-site, via telephone or electronic messaging
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs and records information in patients' charts
- Assists providers in translation for patient examinations and procedures if needed
- Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to the provider and / or nursing management team
- Obtain and discuss results of lab or diagnostic testing with provider. Communicates instructions regarding care to patients
- Performs appropriate hearing and vision testing, EKG, spirometry, point of care testing, specimen collection, equipment cleaning / reprocessing and other requested procedures as required
- Assists in reviewing voicemails, ensuring proper follow-up is taken
- Follows all infection control, hand hygiene and PPE guidelines
- Prepares and stocks rooms (daily / weekly) and clinic supplies prior to visit as well as cleaning rooms appropriately between patients
- Delivers medical care in accordance with the Catholic Moral and Ethical Directives
- Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance.
- Upholds established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
- Performs other related work as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT :
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