Medical Assistant I

PURPOSE:

To support the delivery of medical services through the direct provision of medical care by performing basic nursing and medical and administrative tasks. Medical Assistant I is the job title for all non-certified MA's. The MA I may not be promoted to Team Leader.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs tasks pertinent to age of patient (infancy to geriatric) Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies; assists in the selection of division equipment and supplies. Performs all nursing procedures (with the exception of certain injections, IVs and IV medications, triage) as directed by the clinician according to the guidelines in the Nursing Procedure Manual. May be assigned lab duties Assists in quality assurance and control. Participates in the continuing educational process. Assists in the efficient flow of patients. Attends work as scheduled. Performs related duties as assigned. Successful completion of a Medical Assistant or Allied Health Training program, or experience commensurate with medical assistant training. One year's experience in a health facility, preferred. Current CPR certification, preferred