Medical Assistant - Outpatient

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises self-administered client medication under MD or APRN orders, following specific clinical program protocols.
• Aids in direct patient care procedures and related tasks.
• Provides personal care services such as personal hygiene, toileting, laundry, meal preparation, and safe eating techniques, as directed.
• Frequent rounding on clients and reporting client needs to LPN/RN as necessary.
• Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit, as directed by LPN/RN.
• Performs UDS/HCG tests adhering to CLIA standards.
• Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies.
• Authorizes drug refills as ordered by medical providers and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy.
• Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by medical providers.
• Obtains necessary medical information as requested by medical providers.
• Maintains current and accurate documentation.
• Transports clients to clinics and hospitals within walking distance of facility, as needed.
• Administers First Aid and CPR, as needed.

  Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED
  • PREFERRED: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA or CMMA)
  • EXPERIENCE: Not required

  Physical Demands

  • No unusual physical demands
  • Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients/patients
  • Normal work tasks may involve a high level of frequent and ongoing exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue

  Company Commitment

  The organization values principle-centered leadership, customer service responsiveness, and a continuous quality improvement orientation. All staff are expected to follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and Joint Commission standards.