Consistent with Medical Assistant education and under the direction of a licensed health care professional, the Certified Medical Assistant performs the following clinical responsibilities including but not limited to:
a) Measures and records vital signs, growth parameters, medical histories, and signs and symptoms into the electronic health record
b) Communicates patient related information to the licensed health care provider
c) Performs electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic testing within the Medical Assisting scope.
d) Collects laboratory specimens (including blood specimens)
e) Performs point of care testing
f) Prepares and administers medications with provider authorization and adheres to all regulations, guidelines, and policies for appropriate storage, mixing, disposal, inventory and labeling of medications
g) Performs routine screening tests
h) Assists the provider with exams
i) Removes sutures, changes dressings, applies bandages and other first aid procedures
j) Prepares and instructs patients about examinations, diagnostic tests, medications, special diets, and health maintenance
k) Disposes of bio-hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA safety standards and hospital policies
l) Demonstrates infection control standards related to hand washing and standard precautions including ensuring that all equipment in exam room is cleaned according to hospital policies
m) Follows Phoenix Children's and OSHA safety rules and procedures at all times
n) Upholds HIPAA regulations
