JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Medical Assistant
POSITION INFORMATION: Performs routine patient care functions such as physician assistance, patient placement,
testing, information gathering, nursing duties, chaperoning, supply maintenance, scheduling, conflict resolution, and personnel
supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Physician Assistance. Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or
necessary.
2.
Patient Placement. Places patients in exam rooms. Drapes and positions patients for appropriate exams or
procedures. Assists in restraining or controlling patients (infants, children, geriatrics, etc.).
3.
Test Performance. Performs simple tests on patients such as audiograms, vision, spirometer, EKG, rapid strep,
urinalysis, and urine pregnancy tests. Assists with cardiovascular stress tests, fetal non-stress tests, and OB
ultrasounds.
4.
Information Gathering. Obtains and records vital signs including body temperature, height, weight, and blood
pressure. Takes and documents complaints and patient histories including allergies, immunization histories, etc.
Maintains patient confidentiality. Receives and returns telephone calls from or to patients, pharmacies, etc. Obtains
authorizations and referrals.
5.
Nursing. Performs various nursing duties such as suture removal, casting and steristrip applications, administration
of injections, venipunctures, breathing treatments, ultrasound therapy, and hydroculator therapy. Assists with both
surgical and non-surgical procedures.
6.
Chaperoning. Chaperones examinations and patients.
7.
Supply Maintenance. Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and sterilizing
instruments and/or equipment.
8.
Scheduling. Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
9.
Conflict Resolution. Acts as a lead employee to resolve problems or conflicts such as work performance, training,
patient care issues, etc.
10.
Supervision. Directs, instructs, and reviews work of other medical assistants within the department.
11.
As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High School diploma or GED
Experience: 6 months experience in Patient Care
Certifications/ Licenses:
Equivalent/ Substitution: Will accept training in lieu of experience
Preferred: Certified as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant, and have CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
1.
2.
Ability to interact professionally with healthcare practitioners and patients
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Job Code: 3508
EEO Category: 5D
Reviewed: CMC 10.29.02