Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Medical Assistant (M.A.) under direct supervision will perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board.
Requirements:
I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.
• Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, telephone calls etc.).
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.
• Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient response, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as directed and/ or required.
• Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.
• Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care guidelines.
• Follow standard infection control procedures.
• Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assist in emergency patient treatments.
• Observe patient vital signs, Observe patients for bleeding.
• Prepare and position patients for physical examinations.
• Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Answer patient inquiries within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants.
• Respond to Code blues, Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Obtain and record responses to all prompted questions on progress notes.
• Complete appropriate forms for lab analysis, radio logic testing and specialized testing forms.