Certified Medical Assistant - Surgical Clinic

JOB SUMMARY                                                                         

Under the direction of the health care provider, this position is a Certified Medical Assistant and is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                   

• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but to limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic and/or inhalant administration.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis as well as perform routine tests such as EKG’s.
• Schedules patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicates with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepares, cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.  Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.
• Escalates non-routine issues, questions and/or concerns to the Practice Manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensures safety checklists/quality controls are completed as required.
• Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights
• Performs other duties as assigned by Practice Manager, Clinic Coordinator, Clinic Director or healthcare provider(s).       

BASIC SKILLS                                                                                               

• Basic computer skills

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                                                                       

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Medical Assistant Certification with a national registry
• Basic Life Support or able to obtain within 60 days of hire
• 1 year of medical assisting/clinical experience is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                                   

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                   

• Able to lift 30 pounds on a regular basis to 42”
• Able to life 10-20 lbs. daily,
• Able to lift 50-80 lbs. occasionally
• Standing and walking for extended periods