| Experience & Education Required
(any one of the following): |
1. High School diploma or equivalent, cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) certified, and completion of Medical Assistant training in an
approved program, or three (3) years of experience in a physician
office practice.
2. the American Medical Technologist Association, and two (2) years of
clinical experience in a medical office preferred.
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| Job Duties |
1. Performs procedures such as visual acuity, eye muscle balance,
developmental and/or musculoskeletal screening. Draws blood
specimens from patients and performs related clinical duties.
2. Escorts or transports patients to exam or treatment rooms.
3. Assists in care of patients by preparing exam rooms for patient
care, facilitating use of diagnostic equipment, and ensuring
availability of needed patient information, such as reports of
diagnostic exams and medical records.
4. Takes, records, and reports patient vital signs using medical
equipment.
5. Inspects equipment and facilities visually and physically to ensure
patient safety and proper functioning of all equipment.
6. Serves as preceptor and resource for newly-hired medical assistants
by actively participating in their integration and assimilation
into the department.
7. May provide occasional working supervision to non-licensed medical
and/or clerical office support personnel.
8. Functions as a clinic safety officer, verifying each employee's
knowledge of fire safety and the evacuation plan for the work area.
9. Responds to patient questions regarding their accounts, billing,
and insurance.
10. Documents patients care interventions and education in medical
records.
11. Performs variety of administrative/clerical duties, such as
receiving and scheduling patient appointments, distributing mail,
and preparing reports and correspondence.
Ensures appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are
obtained for research and/or medical treatment.
12. Maintains current customer service, clinical, and technical skills
by attending training programs and seminars to continue level of
competency and ensure compliance with departmental policies and
procedures.
Maintains adequate stock of supplies as required for work area.
Performs other duties as assigned
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