JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing care to patients under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains, verifies and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis. Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as ordered. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed/prescribed and test results in medical records. Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician advice/instructions. Fills in as a Clinic Clerk as needed. Adheres to dress code. Adheres to hospital policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with the hospital code of conduct and applicable corporate policies and procedures. Maintains patient confidentiality and treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees. Performs other related duties and assigned or requested.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Successful completion of a medical assistant program or proof of registration or certification is required. In the case of PMC employing a Provider and their staff, with the approval of the SVP of the clinic, an employee trained by the provider as a MA and employed with the provider as a Medical Assistant can be substituted for completing the medical assistant program. One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred. BLS required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies and functions. Understanding of documentation standards. Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening. Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards. Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders. Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously. Skill in performing blood draws. Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse patient populations. Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages. Skills in performing injections.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Medical exam and treatment rooms and medical offices. Environmental setting (lighting, temperature, air quality, and acoustics) controlled.

FOR DIRECT PATIENT CARE JOBS, AGES OF PATIENT SERVED

Not a Direct Patient Care Job _____ __X__All age groups (Birth and Above) Successful completion of medical assistant program or proof of registry. One year of experience as a medical assistant is preferred. BLS required. A non-exempt position responsible for providing care to patients under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor.