Medical Assistant - Lebanon, United States - Lebanon Pain Relief Center

Lebanon Pain Relief Center
Lebanon Pain Relief Center
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Lebanon, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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JOB TITLE:
Medical Assistant


GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for performing or assisting with a variety of tasks in a clinical setting including: patient preparation, physical and drug screen collection, sterile techniques, instrument care, medications and injections procedures.

Communicates with patients, physician offices and testing facilities.


SUPERVISOR:
Clinical Office Manager


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Clinical duties include taking medical histories and recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination.
  • Perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, and other health practitioners running smoothly.
  • Instruct patients about medications, prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy.
  • Prepares exam rooms for patient visits; measures vital signs, data collection and appropriately documents information.
  • Document current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed.
  • Instructs patient how to prepare for the physician (assisting as necessary).
  • Anticipates/sets up special equipment and/or supplies needed for the visit.
  • Alerts the physician when patient is ready and communicates pertinent clinical information.
  • Assists patient through check-out process when visit is complete.
  • Cleans and prepares room for next patient.
  • Responds to needs to expedite visits and keep on schedule.
  • Assists the physician with patient care during the visit.
  • Adheres to hand hygiene and standard precaution guidelines.
  • Provides care appropriate to age group of patients in practice setting and documents data per practice protocols age-appropriate vital signs measurements.
  • Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION:


  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior health care experience and/or training is preferred
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