Medical Assistant (MA) I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Medical Assistant (MA) I

Reports To : Supervisor, Medical Support Staff

Job Summary : Under the direction of the Medical Support Staff Supervisor (MSSS) and / or assigned medical provider, this position provides direct patient care and customer service.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

The job duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Job duties may be modified any time based on business needs.

• Assists Provider in care of the patient.
• Facilitates pre-visit planning and participates in clinic huddles.
• Prepares for patient appointment by reviewing and updating patient records.
• Enters standing orders based on diagnosis history, presenting symptoms, or preventative screening requirements.
• Performs and documents patient intake in the electronic health record following current MA rooming protocols.
• Stocks and disinfects exam rooms between patients.
• Assist providers in obtaining informed consent and performing procedures as needed.
• Performs / follows procedure for immunization and medication storage, handling, and administration.
• Performs patient check out at the end of the visit as directed by provider.
• Relays patient communication under the direction of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates competency in infection control standards and procedures as it relates to direct patient care.
• Demonstrates competency in laboratory specimen collection and processing. .
• Travels to any location as needed.
• Works assigned weekends as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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