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Medical Assistant

Staffingine LLC
locationDuluth, MN, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Assistant
Job location: Duluth, MN
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

  • Greet and escort patients to exam rooms, accurately obtain and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height), chief complaint, and relevant medical history (including allergies, current medications, and pain status).
  • Prepare patients for examinations and procedures, assist physicians/providers during examinations, minor procedures, and treatments, including setting up sterile fields and handing instruments.
  • Administer medications and immunizations as directed by the provider, including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, adhering to state regulations and facility protocols.
  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for testing, ensuring proper labeling and handling.
  • Perform basic diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, and point-of-care testing as ordered.
  • Perform wound care, including dressing changes and suture removal, as directed by the provider.
  • Provide standardized, structured verbal and written instructions to patients regarding medications, diets, preparation for diagnostic tests, and chronic disease conditions, referring complex teaching to an RN or provider.
  • Respond to medical emergencies and assist with basic life support (CPR certified).
  • disinfect, and restock exam rooms and medical equipment between patients, ensuring a safe and sterile environment. Dispose of contaminated supplies according to established protocols.
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