Purpose of Position: Assist in the operation of the medical services during assigned clinic sessions. Within the framework of the organization’s philosophy and objectives, the Medical Assistant assists the nursing team in performing routine nursing duties associated with caring for the ambulatory patient.

Reports To: Nurse Manager
Supervises: Not Specified

Qualifications:

• • High school diploma or GED.
• • Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Training program.
• • Office experience, scheduling, telephone skills, typing, business knowledge, customer service, verbal communication, PC proficiency, reporting skills, electronic health records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Screen and prepare patients for medical providers. Perform vital signs, electrocardiograms, visual and audio testing, peak flow meter, and documentation of patient complaints.
• • Assist medical providers during patient examinations and treatment.
• • Schedule appointments and perform clerical duties associated with medical encounters.
• • Administer injections and vaccinations as requested by medical providers.
• • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• • Requires excellent interpersonal, telephone, and communication skills.
• • Willingness to work on other units and at other health centers throughout the Primary Care Health Services network.
• • Demonstration of proper phone etiquette.
• • Ability to adjust to changing situations.

Physical Demands:

• • Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
• • Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• • Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• • Requires corrected vision, hearing, and speech within normal ranges.
• • Requires working under stressful conditions and sometimes irregular hours.