Medical Assistant

Job Title : Medical Assistant Job ID : 77254 Location : Plymouth, Michigan What you will be doing :

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
• Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
• Recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In-Basket message and / or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and / or caregiver as directed by the provider.
• Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform CLIA-waived tests.
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs.
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments.
• Schedule outpatient procedures.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

What you must have :

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