Medical Assistant - PRN

McLeod Health
SC, United States
Part-time

Essential Job Responsibilities / Expectations

  • Job responsibilities include those listed in competency document.
  • Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-

workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.

Assists in the delivery of patient care by performing tasks as delegated by physicians to facilitate high quality,

team- based, patient-centered care

Performs tasks within appropriate, physician-approved scope of practice as requested by RN team lead, Nurse

Manager, or Department Director

Responsible for patient intake

o Greets patients and families in a cheerful and pleasant manner to alleviate stress and tension

o Collects vital signs

o Completes medication reconciliation protocol

o Obtains patient history as directed by physician

o Records intake information in electronic medical record

  • Prepares patients for examination and assists physician during exam as requested
  • Prepares for outpatient procedures and assists physician with procedures as directed
  • Contributes to patient’s electronic medical record by documenting information collected from patient, physician, or

other members of the care team accurately and concisely

Obtains and communicates information necessary to assist the care team with coordinating patient care and

facilitating safe, effective transitions of care

  • Assists care team in pre-work, preparing appropriately for future patient appointments
  • Participates in team huddles and care planning activities
  • Relays messages and communicates physician orders verbatim
  • Maintains clean, organized environment of care. Ensures exam rooms, procedure rooms, and shared clinical spaces

are properly stocked at all times.

  • Performs actions necessary to ensure timely, efficient exam room turnover and patient flow
  • Assists care team with paperwork as directed
  • Administers medications (oral, intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections, including

immunizations / vaccinations) as directed by physician or per explicit written physician protocols

Conducts non-triage patient care / communication as directed by physician or following physician-approved

protocols and decision trees

o Explains treatment / procedures to patients

o Instructs patients about medication, special diets, and other necessary patient education items

o Telephones patient prescriptions / refills to pharmacy as ordered by physician or according to physicians

approved written protocol.

Job Requirements

Qualifications / Training :

Prefer one year experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations / Education

Minimum of a High School Diploma / Equivalent from an accredited school

Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

30+ days ago
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