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The Medical Assistant performs routine delegated clinical patient care duties in the health system medical practice to assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients and ensure the office runs smoothly. The delegated tasks are within the supervising physician’s scope of practice and consistent with the medical assistant are education, training, and experience.

High School/GED. Graduate of a Medical Assistant program

One (1) year of work experience

Preferred Experience: Experience in a medical office setting

AAMA AMCA, NCCT or NCRMA: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), American Medical Technologist Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Center for Competency: National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Healthcare Association: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), American Medical Certification Association: Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or National Allied Health Test Registry: Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) obtained within 90 days of placement into position

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification obtained within 90 days of placement into position

40 hours in a week 8 hour shift M-F

Answer telephones using phone etiquette

Greet patients using patient centered care

Update and file patient medical records using electronic and paper systems effectively

Schedule appointments

Arrange for laboratory services

Perform other administrative duties as directed.

Clinical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Obtain and record physical measurements: weight, height, head circumference, growth chart completion

Documents delegated specific medical history data such as allergies, reason for visit.

Documents vital signs and pain screens - notifies the registered nurse or physician when vital signs or pain screen are out of range.

Has the ability to identify patients in distress and notify appropriate care team timely.

Utilizes infection prevention and control procedures according to policy

Assist the physician during examination and procedures

Collects and prepare laboratory specimens, phlebotomy according to health system standards

Performs basic laboratory tests on the premises within POCT standards, maintains refrigerator and QC logs.

Clean and sterilizes medical instruments using health system standards

Reinforces the patient/family understanding of the educational content as delegated by the physician.

Prepares and administer medications as directed by a physician per standard of care.

Prepare patients for x-rays, tests and procedures.

Performs electrocardiograms using age specific standards

Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety.  Shares errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices.

Perform other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician consistent with the CMAs education, training and experience and within state medical practice.