Medical Assistant (Part-Time) - Campus Life

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Aids in the examination and treatment of patients under a physician's direction.
• Obtains vital signs and patient information for inclusion in the patient's medical record.
• Might give injections or treatments, perform routine laboratory tests under the direction of an attending physician, and assist in other patient care activities such as dressing changes and leg wraps.
• Prepares treatment room for examination of patient.
• Might assist with physical examinations by preparing supplies and handing instruments/materials to the doctor as directed.
• Provides patients with basic instruction and information regarding examination procedures.
• Might operate an x-ray, EKG, or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments; adheres to principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for lab work.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records/documentation.
• Orders, stocks, and inventories supplies and assists in performing clerical duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Positions in this classification may require successful completion of a medical assistant training program.