Description
Essential Functions :
- Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
- Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting and within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
- Accurately administers and documents unit dose medications / immunizations in accordance with clinic policy following successful training / competency.
- Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic following successful training / competency.
- Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities. May function as provider scribe following successful training.
- Completes all assigned clerical activities and supply maintenance / ordering as directed.
- Assists with scheduling follow up care / appointments as ordered / directed.
- Distributes pre-printed / pre-approved patient education materials. Directs all patient questions to provider or RN.
- Functions within the documented Monument Health Scope of Responsibilities.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required :
Education - High School Diploma / GED Equivalent in General Studies; Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant University or accredited training facility
Certification - Medical Assistant-Certified (MA) within 6 months of hire; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of hire
Preferred :
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
Physical Requirements :
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Nursing Support
Department
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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.