Description
The Medical Assistant 1 assists in examination and treatment of
patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients
obtains vital signs (i.e. pulse rate temperature blood pressure
weight and height) and records information on patients charts. May
be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and
prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis.
Coordinates patient flow schedules appointments procedures tests
and referrals. May triage phone calls call-in non-narcotic
prescriptions as per providers direction and frequently
communications with patients and their families. Works under close
supervision of the physician and clinic manager.
1. Patient Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
a. Patient Clinical Data is collected by obtaining vital signs chief complaint allergies and medication list at all times.
b. Patient medical records notes and physician orders are accurately maintained reviewed and documented to ensure accurate tracking of patient care in accordance with documentation standards.
c. Medication is prepared and administered according to physician/practitioner orders at all times.
d. Assistance is provided with minor surgical procedures (sutures I&D Joint injections mole removal biopsy laceration repair PAP smear etc) as requested.
e. Procedures for obtaining handling and processing of specimens and cultures are followed at all times.
f. Equipment such as EKG Scales Pule Oximeter B/P Cuff Nebulizer Glucometer is effectively used as evidenced by lack of malfunction due to operator error.
g. Assistance is provided in preparing patients for procedures such as mole removal biopsy laceration repair PAP smear etc.
2. Coordination of Care: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
a. Patient referrals to other physicians (consults) educational facilities are completed within 2 days of notification.
b. Referrals to educational facilities such as diabetic education are completed.
c. Diagnostic testing as ordered by the physician/practitioner is effectively coordinated as evidenced by lack of complaints. Communicates with other healthcare providers regarding patient care within expected timeframes.
d. Patients are notified of test results changes in medication and other alteration in care as instructed by practitioner within 48hrs of test.
e. Other healthcare providers are communicated with regarding patient care as evidenced by lack of complaints.
f. Prescription medications are called into the pharmacy as ordered by physician/practitioner.
3. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
a. Displays sensitivity courtesy and respect when dealing with patients and coworkers.
b. Team members are readily assisted as needed.
c. Questions & concerns from patients and/or family members are answered/addressed in an appropriate manner as evidenced by lack of customer complaints.
4. Other Duties as Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when.
Other duties as assigned are completed.
QualificationsExperience: Completion of MA program or 1- year clinical experience no certification
Education: High School or equivalent Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
Skills: Good customer service and communication skills.
Licensure: BLS certification
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