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Job Description
| MEDICAL ASSISTANT |
Job Code: 4012
Pay Grade: 010
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Performs technical non-professional nursing in the administration of prescribed medications and treatments. This position performs assignments not requiring a practical or professional level of nursing. Requires the performance of routine intake procedures, minor treatments as ordered by a nurse or physician, assisting physicians in exams and minor procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, and data entry on a computer. Work is performed under the direct supervision of nursing and administrative staff and is reviewed and evaluated for satisfactory performance.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Prepares patient for medical and surgical exams and treatments.
- Provides routine intake procedures, to include vital signs and form preparation.
- Documents all patient contacts in medical records.
- Assists in the collection and labeling of all specimens.
- Sterilizes surgical instruments.
- Administers minor first aid and other minor treatments under supervision.
- Assists in data entry, patient scheduling, and statistic collection for census and services performed.
- Answers telephone calls, takes messages, and communicates with other members of medical team regarding patient care.
- Assists with clinic process flows such as chart organizations, filing and records management.
- Assists in ordering supplies, taking inventory, and stocking and cleaning exam rooms.
- Performs phlebotomy services. On the job certification will be provided.
- Plants and reads PPD tests.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Satisfactory completion of a vocational Medical Assistant training program. |
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| Preferences |
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Preference will be given to applicants with direct patient care experience. |
12/22/2004
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