- Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
- Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, telephone calls etc.).
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.
- Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient response, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as directed and/ or required.
- Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
- Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care guidelines.
- Follow standard infection control procedures.
- Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assist in emergency patient treatments.
- Observe patient vital signs, Observe patients for bleeding.
- Prepare and position patients for physical examinations.
- Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Answer patient inquiries within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants.
- Respond to Code blues, Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
- Obtain and record responses to all prompted questions on progress notes.
- Complete appropriate forms for lab analysis, radio logic testing and specialized testing forms.
- Assist providers in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.
- Daily and monthly inspections of the emergency equipment, following established guidelines.
- Obtain and prepare specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.) for lab analysis.
- Complete patient forms as appropriate.
- Participate in department meetings.
- Request medical records.
- Schedule patient appointments.
- Prepare outgoing mail, Record and send Fax's, Maintain department logs.
- Prepare post cards as directed.
- Order medical supplies and equipment as required.
- Demonstrate safety procedures.
- Participate in department meetings.
- Answer telephones and take messages
- Completion of accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred. Employee may be trained on the job in compliance with State regulations if needed.
- Current Basic Life Support Card required.
- Ability to learn about patients and their problems.
- Certified Medical Assistant must pass the State Certified Medical Assistant Examination and keep certification current.
- Physical Activity: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light to Medium Work.
- OSHA Blood Borne Risk Category I.
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medical assistant mcfarland clinic - McFarland, United States - Integrated Practice Management LLC
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Job DescriptionDescription:The Medical Assistant (M.A.) under direct superv1s1on will perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board.
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