Medical Assistant

Essential Job Functions 

Coordinates theclinicwork activities and schedules, at one or multiple locations. May beto travel to more than one facility.

Administers clinic andInnovaCareHealth policies and procedures in a consistent andtimelymanner.

Operates diagnostic equipment (cannot interpret tests), remove staples from superficial wounds, changes wound dressing and obtains cultures, administers non intravenous medication performs simple specimen collection via noninvasive techniques and collects blood specimens via venipuncture or via capillary, performs EKGs. 

Perform X-rays, where applicable

Assistwith scribing, where applicable

Assist Case Manager with procedures

Performs quality control checks on equipment. 

Prepares and sterilizes medical equipment using the autoclave. 

Fosters accountability for clinical practice and patient goals.

Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately andin a timely manner.Identifieswhen others’ documentation is incorrect and alerts clinic leadership. 

Coordinates patient care as directed by provider, and policies/procedures. 

Respectspatient confidentiality always.Ensures others are also respecting patient confidentiality.

Organizes exam and treatment rooms, stocks, and cleans rooms and sterilizes instruments. Anticipates provider’s needs prior to patientencounter. 

Assistswhen new supplies are needed. 

Enforces medication policy.

Creates andmaintainsan environment that supports infection prevention

Telephone and in-person screening limited to intake and gathering of informationwithout  requiringthe exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge 

Ensures that supplies are available, stock is inventoried, log data isaccurate, and supplies are rotated. 

Supports and follows Standard Delegation of Orders 

Supports emergency management protocols & procedures. 

Performs all other related duties as assigned