Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for providing a variety of patient care activities under the supervision of a physician,
advanced practice provider (APP), or registered nurse in accordance with established guidelines and
standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Meets and greets patients, obtains appropriate patient information and medical history, accurately
completes and documents patient medical and physical histories and other related items in the
Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Records vital signs; performs EKG, spirometry and or other similar office procedures; aids licensed
staff during treatment, examination, and or testing of patients, which may include injections and
immunizations. Advises physician and or nurse of patient's adverse reaction to medication and/or
treatment to medication and/or treatment.
- Performs lab duties, including but not limited to: phlebotomy, order entry, specimen collection,
establishes chain of custody if applicable, and labels for delivery to appropriate authority for testing.
- Under the supervision of a licensed personnel, distributes educational information and instructions
for patient care, diagnostics, and other appropriate treatments.
- Coordinates telephone and in-basket requests to refill prescription drug medications and report test
results in accordance with provider instructions; responds accordingly to other requests under a
physician or other licensed provider's guidance.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required.
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or completion of a Nursing Assistant program
is required. In lieu of formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical
Experience Is Required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
No experience is required with completion of a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant program. In lieu of
formal education program, one (1) year of medical assistant or related clinical experience is required.
Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law
None
Additional Qualifications
BLS required. Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or a similarly
recognized certifying organization required.