What are the responsibilities and job description for the medical Assistant position at SPECTRUM HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS?
Job Details
Job Location: Davis, OK
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly
Description
This is a PRN position rotating weekends.
- Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
- Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in the medical record/EMR.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
- Carry out Standing Orders as applicable prior to patient being seen by the provider according to written protocol.
- Position instruments and equipment and hand to provider as directed.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
- Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, dress/bandage wound and incisions, start/monitor IV, draw blood according to written order, and assist provider with any procedures. (per provider orders)
- Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, electrocardiograph, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment.
- Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood and collect, label and process specimens for reference lab according to physician orders.
- Perform both DOT, Non-DOT urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory.
- Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
- Remove sutures/staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings. (per provider orders)
- Where applicable, perform basic x-rays or assist radiology technician with x-ray set-up.
- Complete medical record to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
- Perform patient call backs, verify DOB, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Ensure all patient and patient related telephone calls are documented in the medical record/EMR.
- Restock examination rooms with adequate supplies.
- Cleans examination room after patient visit.
- Monitor disposable inventory and notifies appropriate persons of supplies and pharmaceuticals needed
- Monitor medication expiration dates.
Qualifications
Salary : $15
