Medical Assistant - Internal Medicine
About the role
The Medical Assistant Certified provides and ensures patients receive whole care in all aspects of an office visit, regarding intake, test results, screenings, labs, medication administration, closure of care gaps while delivering excellent customer service to the patients, families and other care Providers, focusing on patient-centered care.
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and performs point of care testing such as urine dipstick, blood glucose, etc.
- Performs clinical intake to include vital signs, medical history, surgical history, social history, and verification of patient’s current medications.
- Arranges and administers medications as ordered by provider utilizing the “6 Rights” of Medication Administration, to include documentation and coding.
- Controlled substances, insulin and allergy doses must be checked by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practitioner.
- Assists in stocking and orders supplies as well as maintains equipment and coordinates medical supply ordering with site manager.