Performs direct patient care under the supervision of a physician or appropriate clinician. Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, ensuring cleanliness and availability of appropriate equipment and supplies.
Interviews patient to obtain medical information and perform measurement and screening procedures.
Obtains patient’s height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, head circumference, and other required vital statistics.
Records findings in patient medical record and informs clinician of findings.
Collects blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens. Completes requisitions, labels and routes specimens according to established procedures.
Assists clinician during examination, procedures and treatment, as required.
Secures required supplies, tools and equipment for specific procedures.
Provides requested instruments to clinician during procedure. Assists in positioning and holding patient, as required.
Assists patient after examination, procedure or treatment.
Prepares, sterilizes and calibrates equipment. Informs Supervisor of malfunctioning equipment.
Strictly adheres to infection control standards in the performance of duties.
Performs related clerical duties supporting operational needs.
Participates in patient registration, as required. Processes insurance forms, certifications, physician orders, prescriptions, etc.
Ensures required patient information and documentation is available in medical records.
Files, copies, and distributes documentation, as required.
Successful completion of a six (6) month to one (1) year course in Medical Assisting at an accredited school OR 1- 3 years of medical assistant experience, required.
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