Medical Assistant Ambulatory, Non-Certified
About The Position
The Medical Assistant, Non-Certified (MA) functions within the administration pre-defined scope of practice guidelines per state location of practice. The MA in the ambulatory care setting collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider. Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals; and following through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider. Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information. Will participate in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings. Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine. A sampling of the specialized clinical duties performed includes, but is not limited to, obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting patient's signs or symptoms, and performing point of care testing.
Requirements
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment.
- Re-certification as required.
Responsibilities
- Collects subjective and objective health status data from the patient or caregiver and communicates this data to the health care provider.
- Participates in the care of patients by providing contributing data to licensed health care professionals.
- Follows through on the patient's plan of care under the direction of the provider.
- Communicates the provider's written instructions for care to the patient, or caregiver, by transmission of specifically defined information.
- Participates in care for patients, across the lifespan, in all phases of preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients move in and out of care settings.
- Performs a variety of duties under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine.
- Obtains vital signs.
- Prepares patients for examinations.
- Observes and reports patient's signs or symptoms.
- Performs point of care testing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
