Medical Assistant, Primary Care Clinic, Per Diem

Major Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to examination rooms
• Takes and records vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc.
• Collections and documents patient health status, history
• Documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures
• Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards
• May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice
• Affords assistance in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures
• Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate
• Provides clear, timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes reported in patient per office/clinic guidelines
• Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements
• Affords assistance in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients as directed following policy standards
• Utilizes proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities
• Fulfills workplace education and training to assist providers and the healthcare team in the care of patients

Position Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications/Educations Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire. If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.)
• Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

• Position requires work indoors in a patient care office or clinic environment
• Hand dexterity, hearing and vision ability to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment, observe and describe patient observations
• Must be able to lift, up to 50 pounds
• Work is of medium demand, standing and walking most of the time with the possibility of pushing heavy equipment and bending frequently