Title Medical Assistant
Department Medical
Supervisor Medical Support Supervisor
Subordinates 0
FLSA Status Non-exempt
Purpose of Job
Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by managing patient care at assigned medical clinic by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Greets variety of patients in a family practice clinic, and escorts to exam room.
- Prepares patients for provider by obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, verify medications and
allergies, ensure patients are properly dressed / undressed for exam. Also review the chart for
presence of information that provider might need during visit (labs, consults, Emergency Room
reports) and work to obtain it.
· Perform phlebotomy and laboratory procedures as directed by health care provider, including but not limited to
pregnancy tests, strep tests, urine dips, hematocrits.
· Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
· Clean, prepare, and sterilize instruments.
· Perform and document injections and immunizations.
· Assist health care provider with procedures and exams.
· Assist with patient education. Inform patient of time delays.
· Obtain prescription refills under the direction and authorization of health care provider.
· Manages patient referrals and required documentation.
· Order supplies utilizing purchase order system as needed.
· Observe and follow required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective
equipment, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
· Assists in other areas as needed, including but not limited to answering telephones, scheduling patients, or supporting
other Medical Assistants.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience: Previous experience in a community health care setting helpful.
Education: Valid LPN license in the state of Washington, OR completion of medical assisting program
with valid Health Care Assistant certificate including categories A,C & E in the state of Washington is required within 90-days of hire.
Other Skills: Basic computer user skills required. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Medical
terminology and accurate spelling ability required. Compassion for patients required. Must be able to work well
with the team. CPR / AED certified for a Health Care Provider.
Physical Demands
Medical Assistants are required to stand, sit, and be mobile one-third to two-thirds of the time. They are required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms. Climbing or balancing occurs less than one-third of the time; while stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs between one-third and two-thirds of the day. Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day. Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is about 50% for up to 10 pounds and less than one-third of the time up to 25 pounds. Rarely is there a need to lift more than 26 pounds.
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