JOB SUMMARY:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Reconcile medication list in EHR
• Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.
• Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine)
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)
• Maintains clean exam rooms.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Medical Assisting certification from a nationally recognized organization (CMA, CCMA, or RMA); if certified not upon hire then certification must be obtained in the first 90 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office.

• Medical Assisting Degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills

• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a health care environment.

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