Medical Assistant

TITLE: MEDICAL ASSISTANT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for the care of patients under general supervision by the Nurse or Provider.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs services in support of the clinical laboratories.(Blood Draws and UDS)
• Sanitizes laboratory surfaces.
• Stocks laboratory supplies.
• Cleans laboratory exam rooms.
• Operates autoclaves to perform sterilization daily.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the supervisor.
• Reports any job problems to supervisor.
• Reports any potential high level medical issues or concerns to the Provider immediately.(i.e. Faintness, S.O.B., Chest Pain, Heavy Bleeding)
• Participates in group meetings of staff and patients and participates with other  staff members and patients in the unit activities
• Maintains equipment and checks for adequate supplies
• Call manufacturer or supplier to enable repair of medical equipment.
• Reports any malfunction of equipment or the need for improvements or repairs of the interior or exterior of the building.
• Responsible for concise and adequate documentation.
• Responsible for analyzing specimens after instructions and supervision.
• Completion of necessary daily /weekly reports.
• Run and record required quality controls.
• Performs nursing procedures under supervision of the doctor
• Assists the doctor in examinations
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by doctor
• Preps patient for Provider, including takes blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration
• Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician
• Assists and Perform with any ordered procedures that have been taught through formal training or by a licensed nurse or Provider
• Perform CLIA waived lab procedures as ordered by Provider.
• Keeps medical records and forms in accordance to procedures
• Follows principles of medical ethics for medical assistant.
• Keeps rooms stocked and clean with adequate medical supplies
• Maintains good relationships with patient community

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Medical Assistant Diploma by accredited college.
• 1 year experience or prior EPC extern

SUPERVISED BY: Medical Supervisor

WORKERS SUPERVISED: None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess good human relations skills.
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be available for any shift.