MEDICAL ASSISTANT, REGISTERED IN THE AMBULATORY PRACTICE FULL-TIME DAY SHIFT MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30AM-5:00PM 24444
Patient care responsibilities are delivered with knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Schedules appointments for patients and enters in the computer.
Maintains clinic appointment book.
Prepares appointment forms for special clinics.
Reviews patient schedule for the day, assembling the necessary patient charts; assures smooth flow of patients through the office and/or examining rooms.
Answers patient questions and gives instructions to attempt to reduce patient's anxiety and fear; directs patient to appropriate source for problem solving.
Prepares patient for medical examination and/or interview (e.
g.
, conducts to examining room, provides proper gown); records patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
Administers intramuscular medications.
Makes sure that examining rooms and procedures are fully equipped and stocked each day; neatens rooms as appropriate between procedures; disposes of trash, needles and sharp items, etc.
in appropriate containers.
Makes sure that appropriate equipment is available for procedures and properly set up.
Reports equipment problems to appropriate individual or department.
Assists physician with procedures as appropriate (e.
g.
, sets up area for appropriate procedure, brings charts to examining room, assists patient from wheelchair to examining table).
Cleans and sterilizes equipment as appropriate; returns equipment to proper storage areas.
Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and medical and office supplies, reordering as necessary.
Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
, as dictated by the physicianFamiliar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
Participates in departmental meetings and inservices as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Participates in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Participates in the orientation of newly hired employees.
BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation:
High School graduation or equivalent required; one to two years of college preferred;Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program; Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
Experience:
New graduates who have registration or certification as a Medical Assistant are welcome.
One to two years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Skills:
Typing:
25 WPMBasic proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assembly And Installation Basic Life Support Communication Conflict Management Interpersonal Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Schedules appointments for patients and enters in the computer.
Maintains clinic appointment book.
Prepares appointment forms for special clinics.
Reviews patient schedule for the day, assembling the necessary patient charts; assures smooth flow of patients through the office and/or examining rooms.
Answers patient questions and gives instructions to attempt to reduce patient's anxiety and fear; directs patient to appropriate source for problem solving.
Prepares patient for medical examination and/or interview (e.
g.
, conducts to examining room, provides proper gown); records patient's vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature.
Administers intramuscular medications.
Makes sure that examining rooms and procedures are fully equipped and stocked each day; neatens rooms as appropriate between procedures; disposes of trash, needles and sharp items, etc.
in appropriate containers.
Makes sure that appropriate equipment is available for procedures and properly set up.
Reports equipment problems to appropriate individual or department.
Assists physician with procedures as appropriate (e.
g.
, sets up area for appropriate procedure, brings charts to examining room, assists patient from wheelchair to examining table).
Cleans and sterilizes equipment as appropriate; returns equipment to proper storage areas.
Maintains adequate inventory of equipment and medical and office supplies, reordering as necessary.
Accompany physician into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and document accurately the physician's encounter with the patient and others present.
List all proper diagnoses and symptoms as well as follow up instructions and prescriptions as dictated by the physician.
Transcribe patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests, medications, etc.
, as dictated by the physicianFamiliar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
Participates in departmental meetings and inservices as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Participates in unit committees and CQI activities as assigned.
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Participates in the orientation of newly hired employees.
BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation:
High School graduation or equivalent required; one to two years of college preferred;Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program; Certified or Registered as a Medical Assistant required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
Experience:
New graduates who have registration or certification as a Medical Assistant are welcome.
One to two years of experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
Skills:
Typing:
25 WPMBasic proficiency with Microsoft Word.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.
Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assembly And Installation Basic Life Support Communication Conflict Management Interpersonal Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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