Medical Assistant (GYN/OB)

Clinical

• Participates in the care of the patient, under direct supervision of a physician or mid-level provider, and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Collects patient information and assessment data.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight and height.
• Reports assessment findings to practitioner and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner.
• Obtains additional data from patient and significant other based on initial data collection.
• Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks.
• Under clinical supervision, performs delegated procedures (including injections) common to specialty area in a safe, effective, and efficient manner according to Clinical Practice Policy and Procedures.
• Affords assistance to practitioner in identified patient procedures/treatments/examinations (preparation, positioning, supplies, equipment).
• Proactively problem-solves and identifies solutions to barriers to safety.
• Appropriately obtains and manages specimens, including labeling, form completion, transport to laboratories, and log maintenance.
• Performs quality control for waived testing.
• Acts as a “trainer” for waived testing, and coordinates activities related to proficiency.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements emergency procedures according to clinic guidelines.
• Notifies physician first, then administers first aid, CPR, and maintains emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provides appropriate patient education, health information materials, and community resource lists as directed, and maintains educational supplies.
• Identifies patient’s need for additional information and refers to appropriate healthcare resources.

Unit Operations

• In close partnership with the healthcare team, assures smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Maintains computer log of pending studies, including lab, radiology, and other ordered tests.
• Obtains lab/test results for review by provider.
• Mails letters to patients notifying them of their results.
• Assists patients to and from exam room and prepares patients for examination.
• Assists patients in wheelchairs and stretchers, with transfers to and from exam tables, procedure tables, and scales, utilizing proper body mechanics and safety measures.
• Identifies patients with special needs.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas with standard levels of supplies, medications, linens, nourishments, forms, and equipment.
• Recognizes patient care trends affecting unit supplies and notifies clinic manager.
• Operates clinical equipment according to equipment procedures including safety and quality control checks.
• Checks clinic area and rooms for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis.
• Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs as required.
• Ensures that soiled linen, needle containers, and potentially infectious waste are appropriately disposed and removed from the clinic and exam area according to the infection control guidelines.
• Performs related and delegated tasks, which includes request for prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, directing patient flow, and running errands.
• Works with healthcare team to assure smooth and efficient patient flow and clinical operation.
• Problem solves obstacles to throughput process and notifies manager and patients of wait time.
• Maintains cleaning and sterilization of office and exam equipment.

Responsibility in MA Role

• Identifies self-learning needs related to job description and seeks out appropriate resources to meet learning needs.
• Acts as a resource and preceptor for other MA’s.
• Participates in staff meetings by providing constructive input and facilitating problem-solving.
• Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and provides input for the development of solutions.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care or service based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.