Medical Assistant (Healthcare)
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TheMedical Assistant assists the physicians and Non-Physician Providers in providing care to clients with a variety of health concerns. This position is full time, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
Prepare client to see medical provider, collects and records data for health history to include height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, medication, and allergies, as indicated.Prepares room based on reason for client visits. Anticipate provider's needs and follows through on treatment protocol within their role. Prepare medical record for visit, reviewing protocols due.Assist provider with procedures. Acts as a chaperone when necessary.Assist patient in identifying and seeking help for specific problems. Provide education, within their scope, regarding health issues the patient is involved with. This will be under the direction of the M.D.Schedule additional laboratory tests and makes outside referral appointments (to the hospitals) with direction from the medical provider. Records pertinent data in the medical record and utilize appropriate tracking system.Assist in contacting patients for follow-up on missed appointments, recall testing, and outside referral appointments.Routinely stock rooms, order necessary supplies and prepare contaminated instruments for re-sterilization following OSHA exposure control guidelines.Participate in the orientation of new personnel to medical assistants' functions.Call Center Duties as assigned.
