Medical Assistant (PRN)

Surgery Partners, Inc•Lebanon, PA

About The Position

Responsible for performing or assisting with a variety of tasks in a clinical setting including: patient preparation, physical and drug screen collection, sterile techniques, instrument care, medications and injections procedures. Communicates with patients, physician offices and testing facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prior health care experience and/or training is preferred

Responsibilities

Taking medical histories and recording vital signs.
Explaining treatment procedures to patients.
Preparing patients for examination.
Assisting the physician during the examination.
Performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep offices running smoothly.
Instructing patients about medications.
Preparing and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Authorizing drug refills as directed.
Telephoning prescriptions to a pharmacy.
Preparing exam rooms for patient visits.
Measuring vital signs.
Data collection and appropriately documenting information.
Documenting current medications and prescriptions that need to be renewed.
Instructing patients on how to prepare for the physician (assisting as necessary).
Anticipating/setting up special equipment and/or supplies needed for the visit.
Alerting the physician when a patient is ready and communicating pertinent clinical information.
Assisting the patient through the check-out process when the visit is complete.
Cleaning and preparing the room for the next patient.
Responding to needs to expedite visits and keep on schedule.
Assisting the physician with patient care during the visit.
Adhering to hand hygiene and standard precaution guidelines.
Providing care appropriate to the age group of patients in the practice setting and documenting data per practice protocols age-appropriate vital signs measurements.
Performing other duties as required.