Medical Assistant or CNA

Assist medical practitioners with patients. This includes but, is not limited to

• patient intake (initial history, medication review, vital signs)
• preparing examination rooms
• scheduling consult visits
• Assist practitioners with special procedures including minor surgery as required.
• Remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by practitioner.
• Make follow-up phone calls as requested by practitioner – see D.11 Follow-Up Patient Phone calls.
• Administer allergy injections, immunizations, and medications prescribed by the practitioner to be done in the RHC.
• Wash and dry instruments used and prepare for sterilization as required – see IC.2 Instruments, Cleanliness of.
• Receive and handle patient and other phone calls as directed by the practitioner.
• Responsible for inventory, proper handling, and storage of all medications stored in the office.
• Make patient referrals as directed by the practitioner. Maintaining appropriate follow through and patient notification of appointment details.
• Assist pharmaceutical representatives and other company representatives as they come to the RHC.
• Keep examination and treatment rooms clean and properly stocked with supplies.
• Responsible for the ordering of medical supplies.
• Will be the backup for the receptionists on incoming phone calls when needed and schedule allows.
• Responsible for calling in or electronically submitting pharmacy prescriptions and refills as directed by practitioner or per RHC protocol.
• Complete annual review requirements in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in monthly RHC meetings as schedule allows.
• Grows personally in job and conducts self ethically at all times to enhance the image and future growth of the RHC.
• Maintains good standing with licensure.
• Performs other job related duties and activities as directed by the practitioner(s), clinical nursing supervisor, and/or clinic administrator.

Requirements

Basic Life Support

• Knowledge of electronic medical records - Cerner experience preferred.
• 1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.