POSITION PURPOSE:
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician or mid-level provider by performing the following duties.
KEY REPONSIBILITIES:
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Interviews patients and provides office duties such as vital sign measurement, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. All information, to include medical history, is recorded in patients' charts.
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Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
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Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed.
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Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials Calls medical facilities to schedule patients for tests.
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Gives injections or treatments and timely logs this information as required.
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Schedules appointments for ancillary services.
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Maintains office and patient records.
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Responsible for maintaining equipment logs.
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Responsible for lab controls, in-house lab testing.
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Manages inventory and proper handling of stocked medications.
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Manages difficult or emotional customer situations and responds promptly to customer needs.
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Understanding of computer software and general knowledge of an electronic medical record program.
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Assists in all areas of the clinic as needed.
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Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
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High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certificate from college or technical school;
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Medical Assistant certification from the certifying institution accredited by the Medical Assistant program,
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BLS certification
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Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Medical Assistant Certification required and BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
