Elkhart Clinic

Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.. Assists with scheduling of tests, X-rays, and treatments.. Obtains pre-certification for office/hospital surgical procedures and forwards the information to the appropriate physician/nurse.. Works under direction of Staff LPN or RN.

medical assistant

Job Description GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: <ul><li>Assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management. </li></ul>TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: <ul><li>Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. </li><li>Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. </li><li>Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. </li><li>Requires corrected near and far vision and hearing to normal ranges. </li><li>Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. </li><li>Potential exposure to communicable diseases or potentially infected bodily fluids. </li></ul>TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. </li><li>May be called upon to assist physician at hospital or outside facility. </li><li>Public environment. </li><li>Bloodborne area. </li></ul> EXAMPLE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs as required. </li><li>Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. </li><li>Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. </li><li>Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals, exams, etc. </li><li>Assists with scheduling of tests, X-rays, and treatments. </li><li>Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Takes and delivers appropriate phone messages. </li><li>Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment. </li><li>Maintains patient files, records, and other information. </li><li>Schedules surgical procedures at the hospital and clinic. Schedules H&P appointments if nurse is unavailable. </li><li>Obtains pre-certification for office/hospital surgical procedures and forwards the information to the appropriate physician/nurse. </li><li>Labels and maintains proper storage of specimens and provides them for courier pick-up. </li><li>Works under direction of Staff LPN or RN. </li><li>Assist Physician with Patient testing such as EKG’s, Pap’s, cultures. </li><li>Assist Patient with scheduling of labs and other appointments. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: <ul><li>Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care. </li><li>Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. </li><li>Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. </li><li>Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed. </li><li>Skill in taking vital signs. </li><li>Skill in maintaining records and recording test results. </li><li>Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. </li><li>Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. </li><li>Ability to maintain quality control standards. </li><li>Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. </li><li>Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. </li><li>Ability to work with computers. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly. </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality. </li><li>Ability to be a team player. </li></ul>EDUCATION: <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent. </li><li>Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program </li></ul>EXPERIENCE: <ul><li>Previous Medical Office experience. </li></ul>CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: <ul><li>Certification or registration as medical assistant (Preferred)</li><li>CPR certification.</li></ul>

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