UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Medical Assistant
Job Code: 187505
Grade:
HC
OT Eligible:
Yes
Comp Approval:
4/26/1995
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides assistance to practitioners in delivering health care services including routine,
emergency, and specialty encounters. Serves as a member of the health care delivery team
assisting in promoting physical and emotional comfort for the patient.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
*E/M/NA
% TIME
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______ Determines patient care needs and directs patients accordingly.
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______ Prepares patients for examinations. Obtains and records vital signs.
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______ Distributes medical records to practitioners.
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______ Assists practitioners, as required, to deliver health care services, examinations
and procedures for patients.
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______ Provides coverage/relief for specialty clinics.
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______ Ensures health care delivery areas are fully stocked, organized, clean, and
disinfected. Orders supplies, as needed.
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______ Assists in central service with cleaning and sterilization of equipment. Maintains a
working knowledge of sterile and clean techniques.
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______ Assists in coverage for switchboard, appointment system, and reception area, as
needed.
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______ Prepares medical equipment, physical environment, and patient for procedures as
ordered by practitioners.
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______ Documents information regarding all performed procedures in medical records.
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______ Schedules patient appointments and directs patients to appropriate care units
using guidelines and R.N. supervisory guidance.
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______ Prepares and maintains practitioners' schedules. Assists with schedule changes
as necessary.
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______ Ensures patient's right to privacy, safety and confidentiality is maintained.
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______ Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies and safety
regulations. Ensures compliance with infection control policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves
the right to add or change duties at any time.
*Select E (ESSENTIAL), M (MARGINAL) or NA (NON-APPLICABLE) to denote importance of
each job function to position.
EMERGENCY REPSONSE/RECOVERY:
Essential:
No
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Yes In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to
“report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan
and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery
plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those
plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee
will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other
staff members if needed.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
Specialized/Technical Training
Minimum Experience:
1 Year
Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise:
Certificate of completion from medical assistant program. Experience in medical office
management, medical secretarial and medical assistance.
Preferred Education:
Related Undergraduate Study
Skills: Administrative:
Answer telephones
Assemble and organize numerical data
Balance figures
Clinical documentation
Compute totals
Draft routine correspondence
Gather data
Maintain filing systems
Prioritize different projects
Read handwritten text
Schedule appointments
Understand and apply policies and procedures
Skills: Machine:
Calculator
Computer Network (Department or School)
Fax
Supervises: Level:
May oversee student, temporary and/or casual workers.
SIGNATURES:
Employee: _____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date:_____________________________
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer