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Specialty: Medical Assistant
Job Description:
Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room; taking medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs; preparing patients for the examination/procedure; and assisting the physician during the examination/procedure.
Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provider.
Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.
Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR).
Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.
Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures.
Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records.
Document care provided during patient visit in EHR.
Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In Basket message and/or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the EHR.
Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off.
Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and/or caregiver as directed by the provider.
Enter medication refill orders per protocol.
Other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
Qualifications:
Completion of a clinical externship
Graduate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Medical Assistant Program or graduate of a formal medical assistant program
A minimum of one year of continuous work as Medical Assistant with verifiable clinical experience or graduate of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program - Required
Required Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - Preferred
Current BLS-C certificate
Please reference Job number: 132163