Medical Assistant Aoh Carrollton Health Center

Position: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - (AOH) CARROLLTON HEALTH CENTER
Certified Medical Assistant or LPN


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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Provides professional medical care under supervision for clinic patients.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports directly to Department Coordinator.

Duties performed in this position include but are not limited to the following:

Performs selected clinical and clerical duties.

Enters physician orders/instructions into EMR system

2. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs.

3. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.

4. Gives injections and applies dressings as required.

5. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

Assists physicians in preparing for physical exams.

Assists with scheduling of tests and treatments.

Screens telephone calls for referral to clinical staff or physician.

Provides general information on departmental policies and procedures.

Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.

11. Maintains patient files, records, and other information.

12. Compiles and condenses technical and statistical data for reports and records.

Attends required meetings, and participates in committees as requested.

Participates in professional development activities, and maintains professional affiliations.

Performs department specific work as required.

Complies with all statutory regulatory policies and procedures.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program with certification, or a diploma nursing program

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:
Certification from American Association of Medical Assistants or Licensed Practical Nurse

ALTERNATIVE TO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credentialed Medical Assistant and/or licensed clinical professional.

KNOW HOW:
Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed. Skill in taking vital signs. Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standard. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

SPECIAL FACTORS:
Some overtime hours may be required as well as an occasional Saturday.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have knowledge of medical practice and in giving patient care. Must be knowledgeable about examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment room procedures. The position requires a person who is tactful, understanding, and sympathetic in his/her relationship with the patient. He/she must have the ability to recognize serious problems when triaging calls and to know how to get the patient serviced in a timely fashion using the resources available at the Foundation.

He/she must have working knowledge of record keeping requirements of the Foundation, both medical and administrative.

Problem Solving:
Judgment is required when dealing with different the personalities of both patients and the medical staff. The incumbent's duties are…