Medical Assistant

Chesterfield, Michigan

Medical Assistant

Contract

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Job Title : Medical Assistant

Job Summary :

• Perform initial-response screening following protocols approved by supervising provide
• Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment
• Obtain vital signs and record in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills
• Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and treatments per protocols, policies, and procedures
• Prepare, administer, and document oral, parenteral medications, and immunizations as ordered by the supervising provider, documenting administration following the six rights in the EHR while maintaining accurate medication & immunization records
• Document care provided during patient visit in HER
• Recognize and respond to emergencies
• Actively monitors & respond timely to patient requests via telephone encounter, In-Basket message and / or My Chart according to identified time frames and documents responses in the HER
• Enter medication, radiology, and lab orders in the electronic health record for provider sign off
• Discharge patient providing after visit instructions to patient and / or caregiver as directed by the provider
• Enter medication refill orders per protocol
• Collect and process specimens
• Perform CLIA-waived tests
• Perform electrocardiography, respiratory and other testing based on department needs
• Perform phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary puncture
• Serve as a liaison between patients and medical staff in the event of problems or complaints
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor appointments
• Schedule outpatient procedures