Medical Assistant
Job Summary
Assists in planning, providing, and evaluating nursing care for patients and in coordinating nursing care activities with other health care disciplines under the guidance of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Works as a team with other staff members to achieve patient care objectives. Identifies and seeks solutions for any clinical problems and reports them to the affected department.
Education & Experience
• High School Education/GED or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience (Preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification (Required)
• Medical Assistant (CMA) certification (Preferred)
• Successful completion of audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP within six months of hire (Preferred)
• Phlebotomy certificate (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
• Sets up exam rooms and checks in patients.
• Maintains a patient recall system, including continuity of care log for lab tests, referrals and transfers.
• Assists the physician with office procedures: preparing instruments needed for suturing, providing equipment and solutions for biopsies, providing supplies needed for splinting, etc.
• Obtains vital signs, and reports significant findings and pertinent patient observations to clinic physician.
• Performs venipunctures as ordered.
• Performs audiometry and vision testing.