Medical Assist I, Certified

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The Medical Assistant I, Certified provides routine clinical and administrative support to providers and other healthcare team members in an outpatient clinic setting. The Medical Assistant I, Certified works under the clinical supervision of the provider for patient care activities, and under the general direction of the designated manager/supervisor for non-clinical responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs rooming and/or intake process, collecting and data, including vital signs, height, weight, and data related to patient’s reason for visit.

1. Collects patient and family data, including medical and social history.

1. Reviews patient’s current medication list, allergies and preferred pharmacy.

1. Assists the provider as directed, during treatments, examinations and procedures.

1. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy.

1. Administers medications under the direction of a provider.

1. Performs tests, for examples EKG, eye exams, under the direction of a provider.

1. Reviews the patient record to determine whether patient requires any routine health screenings.

1. Ensures exam/procedure room contains appropriate supplies, equipment, forms and educational materials are available and ready for use during visit/procedure.

1. Provides patient with after-visit, follow-up, self-care or procedural instructions and/or educational materials as directed.

1. Prepares, cleans, stocks and maintains exam and treatment rooms.

1. Cleans and sterilises instruments.

1. Assists with patient registration, check in/check out, appointment scheduling, and scheduling of tests and treatments, and referrals.

1. Answers clinic telephone and assists in-basket under the direction of a provider or nurse.

1. Assists in emergency situations as directed by a provider or nurse.