MED ASSISTANT - NON-CERTIFIED
Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs basic medical assistant activities on patients. Assists physicians or practitioner with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care. Performs basic medical assistant procedures such as weighing patients and taking vital signs. Performs injections, blood sugars, and urinalysis and urine pregnancy tests. Responsible for alerting the provider of abnormalities. Verifies patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of visit. Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families during visit; demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy.
Responsibilities
- Affords assistance to physicians or practitioner with examinations, various OB/GYN procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Maintains an adequate stock of supplies and necessary equipment.
- Makes sure that all patient records are accurate and up-to-date.
- Orders lab requests based on orders given by provider.
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Cleans instruments and cleans and restocks examination rooms on a daily basis.
- Transports instruments to sterile processing as needed.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
- Completes required education assignments annually.
- Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
One (1) year related experience in a medical office or facility required.
Qualifications
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Skills
Basic medical knowledge, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
80 Hours Per Pay Period
Schedule
Day Shift