The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting in the provision of patient care and related nursing services necessary for the delivery of primary health care.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs procedures required in assisting the physician in accordance with written protocols, including:

• Taking vital signs
• Recording chief complaints and other pertinent data
• Preparing patients for examination and special procedures
• Collecting laboratory specimen (including venipuncture) and maintaining appropriated storage and documentation
• Maintaining a clean, orderly and properly stocked laboratory for patient care
• Conducting vision and hearing tests
• Preparing and administering medications per written orders
• Process referrals including scheduling and follow-up notification report

2. Assists providers with mandated and appropriate record keeping including:

• Recording information and data in patient records

• Preparing and maintaining appropriate logs

• Assuring that encounter forms are completed, signed by physician and returned to medical records and/or EMR data is complete

3. Accurately documents all codes and services provided within the allotted time frame

4. Provides education services to patients to reinforce treatment compliance:

5. Maintains confidentiality of patients and corporate information;

6. Initiates and completes standing orders when applicable;

7. Attends in-service and staff development programs;

8. Must perform peer audits; and

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED, required with formal medical assistant certificate/diploma.

2. National Medical Assistant Certification, preferred.

3. Must have basic computer skills.

4. Maintains current CPR certification.