Certified Medical Assistant

• Take temperature, pulse, bloodpressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
• Explain prescribed procedures andtreatments to patients.
• Prepare equipment and aid physicianduring treatment and examination of patient.
• Ensure all ordered tests are performedaccurately and in a timely manner.
• Administer prescribed medications andtreatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and needsof the patient.
• Properly start lab equipment daily;Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Maintain daily log; document allrequests and results of lab work accurately.
• Draw blood from patient's finger, earlobe, or vein, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Perform laboratory tests according towritten instructions.
• Perform daily quality control andcleaning procedures according to guidelines.
• Order and stock supplies weekly.
• Respond to all lab messages and callback requests; share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Utilize lab software, as well as anylab equipment according to the proper procedure and instruction.
• Collect specimen from the patientutilizing the approved equipment, sequence and procedure.
• Observe patient, record significantconditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient'scondition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Respond to life saving situations basedupon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Perform all drug screening proceduresin accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Ensure patient immunizations areappropriate, well documented and administered using approved nursing techniques.
• Conduct physician referrals as well asservice pre-certifications on an as needed basis.
• Document nursing history and physicalassessment of patients.
• Rotate among various clinical servicessuch as lab, nursing and x-ray.
• Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments,equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Ensure work area is neat and clean,fully stocked and all laundry items have been laundered and put away.
• Manage difficult and emotional customersituations.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Maintain complete and accuratedocumentation.
• Observe safety and security procedures;promote a safe and pleasant work environment.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions tomanagement.
• Respond to all patient messages; documentingconversations in electronic medical records system, assist with any patientdischarging duties and share responsibility of call back sheets.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficientclinic operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities asassigned.

Hours per week:

30-39

Administrative Duties:

Scheduling Insurance verification Answering phones

Clinical Duties:

Sterilizing instruments Performing EKGs, Phlebotomy and Triage Administering medications

Supervisor:

Physician Assistant Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends required 12 hour shift

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Medical Assistant:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person