- Responsible for performing routine and more complex medical assistant clinical duties to include, but not limited to: obtaining vital signs, retrieving patient medical history, administering a limited profile of medications/vaccines, performing simple back office diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, drawing blood, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, performing EKG, Spirometry test, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
- As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assists in emergency situations as directed by a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
- May also be responsible for some administrative duties in support of patient and practice operations such as faxing, obtaining medical records and phone calls.
- Maintains patients' charts and records data, ensuring proper identification, documentation, routing, and confidentiality.
- Maintains a clean and healthy environment.
- Orders, verifies, and stores unit supplies.
- Assist in TeleHealth encounters.
- Experience with EMR (EPIC)
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not necessary
sjhga_cert medical asst_6504 - Atlanta, United States - Trinity Health
Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Works closely and under the direction of a licensed provider. Performs basic patient assessment procedures including vital signs, infection disease control and universal precautions. Performs interpretation for clients and staff as applicable. Monitor and order medical supplies and materials under the guidance of the Nurse Practitioner and/or Clinic Manager. Performs EKG with the guidance of a licensed Medical Provider. Performs light administrative duties, such as copying and filing. Participates in health fairs or community events on weekends as requested 3-4 times a year.
Provides patient care and/or support activities appropriate to ages served; primarily adults ages 18-65 or geriatric patients over age 65.
May also include care for infant 0-1 year, child ages 1-12 years or adolescent ages 13-17 years Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a licensed provider, RN, or LPN.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Six months to one-year previous experience in health-related area required. Experience in phlebotomy, conducting basic lab procedures, and client education is required. Foreign language may be required. Experience and knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA guidelines.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Proficiency in conducting basic patient assessment procedures including vital signs, infectious disease control and universal precautions. Proficiency in performing phlebotomy techniques and basic laboratory procedures. Must have compassionate attitude and good communication and listening skills. Computer knowledge is desirable. CDL may be required. A safe driving record and valid GA driver's license required.
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