About The Role

Under the direct supervision of the physician(s) in the clinic, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient case management. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in clinical and administrative functions.

Performs patient care services
Monitors patient flow to assure best use of physician time
Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy, and safety
Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam; Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
Reports significant events and situations to healthcare provider
Assists physician during any minor procedures as requested
Administers appropriate medication as ordered by physician under their direct supervision
Documents effectiveness of medication administered
Completes appropriate laboratory tests, or prepares request forms for appropriate tests ordered by provider; Schedules as necessary
Participates in patient/family teaching within knowledgeable areas
Performs clinical and administrative functions
Assures concise reporting and documentation of information
Requests/sends medical records or test results from/to appropriate departments
Gathers all laboratory test results and attaches to patient's chart per physician's request
Completes scheduled and non-scheduled duties; Utilizes and accounts for all resources
Cleans and stocks examination and minor procedure rooms for each patient and procedure per OSHA standards
Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
Prepares medical/procedural equipment for sterilization

Education

High School or GED
Vocational/Technical Diploma

Enrollment in an accredited medical assistant program; or one-year postsecondary education in medical field

Experience

1
3
Working under physician supervision in a medical office or clinic setting as a medical assistant
In a physician medical office or clinic as a medical assistant