Primary MA- General Surgery Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Description : MA, CMA / RMA

Safety-Sensitive Position

I. Job Summary / Job Purpose

Under the direction of the health care provider, Medical Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and wellbeing of all patients. Accurately preforms preliminary physical tests such as : measures blood pressure, records weight, temperature, pulse and respirations and other measures as directed by established clinical protocols.

II. Key Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and / or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKGs.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.
• Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to protocol.
• Document patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Escalate non-routine issues, questions and / or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
• Ensure safety checklists / quality controls are completed as required.
• Provide for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, MA Lead or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

III. EngageMED Core Expectations

At EngageMED, we expect all our employees to live the values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence at work by :

IV. Core Job Competencies

Core EngageMED Behaviors : The following behaviors have been identified as critical to all staff roles at EngageMED :

Role-Specific Behaviors : these additional behaviors are necessary in the role :

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role :

Requirements :

1. 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred but relative experience is acceptable

2. MA diplomas' are acceptable but MA certification or registration preferred