Medical Assistant (non-certified)- Evaluations
About The Position
This role involves assisting with direct patient care procedures and related tasks, including obtaining patient histories, performing metabolic profiles, and other assigned duties. The Medical Assistant will obtain vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN. They will provide frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to the LPN/RN. The position requires performing UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards and maintaining accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies. Under direct orders from the medical provider, the Medical Assistant will supervise self-administered client medication or perform medication administration based on specific clinical program protocols. Responsibilities also include scheduling and monitoring medication clinic appointments, authorizing drug refills, and scheduling outside medical appointments for clients. The role requires obtaining necessary medical information, maintaining current and accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and licensure standards. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Requirements
- High School or GED
- One year working as a Medical Assistant in a licensed healthcare facility
Responsibilities
- Assists with direct patient care procedures and related tasks
- Assists in obtaining patient histories
- Performs metabolic profiles
- Obtains vital signs, height, and weight for clients on the inpatient unit as directed by the LPN/RN
- Provides frequent rounding on clients and address/report client needs to LPN/RN as appropriate
- Performs UDS/HCG testing adhering to CLIA standards
- Maintains accurate inventory of medicines and medical supplies
- Supervises self-administered client medication or performs medication administration depending on the specific clinical program’s protocols, under direct orders from the medical provider
- Schedules and monitors medication clinic appointments with medical providers in conjunction with the site business staff
- Authorizes drug refills as ordered by the medical provider and telephones/faxes prescriptions to the pharmacy
- Schedules outside medical appointments for clients as ordered by the medical provider
- Responsible for obtaining necessary medical information as requested by the medical provider
- Responsible for maintaining current and accurate documentation
- Responsible for maintaining compliance with all regulatory and licensure standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
