Licensed Practical Nurse, EMT, or Medical Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
The Medical Assistant assists the provider in examining and treating patients according to established standards and practices, while maintaining patient confidentiality. The position may also support other clinic areas, including front-office responsibilities. This is a safety-sensitive position. Duties and responsibilities may change as needed and are not limited to those listed in the job description. The role supports patient flow and care from arrival through discharge, takes patient histories and vital signs, prepares patients and exam rooms, assists providers with procedures, administers treatments and medications by provider order, performs diagnostic and laboratory testing, and completes clinical documentation. The Medical Assistant also supports occupational medicine protocols, specimen handling, referrals and follow-up, inventory, equipment checks, registration, and clerical work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification, which must be obtained and maintained.
- PC skills or applicable computer experience.
- Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology.
- Ability to work all shifts.
- Ability to escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant course completion certification.
- Two years of Medical Assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients courteously, support efficient patient flow, and escort patients to the discharge counter after treatment.
- Obtain patient histories, assess and triage patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patient charts.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patients and examination rooms for provider examinations.
- Position instruments and equipment and hand them to the provider when directed; clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
- Administer injections and medications, perform eye and ear irrigations and enemas, dress or bandage wounds and incisions, draw blood, and assist with procedures as directed and by provider order only.
- Perform diagnostic tests, including eye exams, electrocardiographs, and tests or procedures using defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters, peak-flow meters, and inhalation-treatment equipment.
- Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests; collect, label, and process specimens for send-out; and prepare specimens for pickup and shipment to the appropriate laboratory.
- Perform occupational medicine protocols using proper techniques and guidelines.
- Prepare and administer medications correctly, verify patient identifiers before administration, and document administration in required logs.
- Remove sutures or staples and change sterile and non-sterile dressings.
- When applicable, perform basic x-rays or assist the Radiology Technician with x-ray setup.
- Complete medical charts, including services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
- Perform patient callbacks, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Monitor disposable inventory and order medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Perform quality checks to ensure medical equipment is in good working order.
- Assist with registration and perform additional clerical duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
