Job description
I. JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant will assist the physician with physical examinations and carry out nursing treatments and procedures according to Physician’s documented orders. The Medical Assistant must be well-versed in departmental policies and standards in order to efficiently perform assignments. The Medical Assistant must be able to maintain good public and working relationships and be familiar with community health and social services.
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intake – takes patient history, vital signs, symptoms and conditions and documents such in the medical record.
- Administers patient immunizations following clinical protocols and provider's instructions.
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the provider.
- Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies.
- Maintains lab duties to include, but not limited to: daily quality checks and documentation in log books, specimen processing including related result documentation and Provider notification of abnormals, daily cleaning and disinfection of lab and equipment in accordance with infection control guidelines, submits QC and patient testing logs monthly.
- Travels to other Centro Del Barrio sites in carrying out duties.
- Checks the treatment room for properly functioning equipment and stocks supplies
- Assists the provider in specialized examinations and treatments/procedures as directed.
- Keeps and maintains the inventory for the supply room and assists the LVN Nurse Supervisor in other duties.
- Performs venipuncture as ordered by provider.
- Abide by infection control policies and procedures as dictated in the Centro del Barrio Infection Control Manual.
- Abide by policies and procedures on hazardous materials as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
- Abide by all safety policies as dictated in the Employee Safety Manual.
- Demonstrate competence with all patients.
- Participate in the agency’s Quality Improvement Program.
- Performs other duties as required.
III. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Performance will be evaluated by the LVN Nurse Supervisor using the Performance Evaluation CdB Form No. 1006c (Rev. 2/94) wherein a satisfactory overall rating is considered as a minimally acceptable level of performance.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent and completion of Medical Assisting Program.
- Experience: 6 months experience in a clinic or hospital setting preferred.
- Other: Bilingual/Bicultural (preferred).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position.
- Must not pose a threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Physical ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.
- Must be able to deliver excellent customer service, externally and internally
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