Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description: The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for initial preparation of the patient and assisting the provider during patient examinations. Responsibilities include stocking and maintenance of exam rooms, maintenance of diagnostic equipment, charting and patient education.

Qualifications:

High school graduate
Training as a Medical Assistant from an accredited institution
Certification required
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (based on location)
Responsibilities:

Provide patient care, e.g., take vital signs, perform EKGs, collect specimens, perform point of care testing, prepare patients for physical exams, perform selected diagnostic tests
Assist provider in history taking. Obtain patients chief complaint
Assist provider during patient examinations and with treatments, such as ear irrigations, dressing wounds, splinting and tape injuries, pap smears and minor procedures
Administer prescribed medications (intra-muscular, subcutaneous and intra-dermal) as determined by Center policy and Delaware State Law and under supervision of provider
Provide information to patient regarding preparation necessary for diagnostic tests, x-rays and laboratory examinations
Ensure that exam rooms are well stocked and properly prepared
Check diagnostic equipment for good working order; maintain infection control checklist
Prepare patient's charts, via obtaining lab reports, x-ray reports, etc. and proper forms; keep charts in order
Complete immunization records
Coordinate provider schedules by working closely with medical receptionists
Testing of Point of Care Testing equipment must be preformed and documented daily prior to beginning patient care
Maintain appropriate documentation of all labs collected and sent for evaluation
Provide input into ordering of medical supplies
Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisor or provider
Assist other certified medical assistants when necessary
Other duties as assigned
 

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