Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant (M.A.) under direct supervision will perform routine patient care, technical and supportive functions in a clinic setting. The Medical Assistant will function within the scope of practice as described by the State of California Board.

• Perform routine patient care functions as prescribed by licensed heath care providers following established clinical protocols, policies and procedures within their scope of education, training and responsibilities.

• Perform routine clerical functions as assigned (making appointments, telephone calls etc.).

• Prepare and administer medications as directed by provider order.

• Document pertinent patient information, nursing procedures and patient response, following established guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as directed and/ or required.

• Explain purpose and process of examinations, tests and medical procedures to patients, following established guidelines.

• Provide information to patients on general health and basic self care guidelines.

• Follow standard infection control procedures.

• Initiate emergency procedures (including basic CPR) and assist in emergency patient treatments.

• Observe patient vital signs, Observe patients for bleeding.

• Prepare and position patients for physical examinations.

• Rinse and clean instruments and equipment.

• Sterilize instruments and equipment.

• Answer patient inquiries within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants.

• Respond to Code blues, Take and record patient vital signs, height, weight, etc.

• Obtain and record responses to all prompted questions on progress notes.

• Complete appropriate forms for lab analysis, radio logic testing and specialized testing forms.

• Assist providers in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.

• Daily and monthly inspections of the emergency equipment, following established guidelines.

• Obtain and prepare specimens from patients (urine, stool, etc.) for lab analysis.

• Complete patient forms as appropriate.

• Participate in department meetings.

• Request medical records.

• Schedule patient appointments.

• Prepare outgoing mail, Record and send Fax's, Maintain department logs.

• Prepare post cards as directed.

• Order medical supplies and equipment as required.

• Demonstrate safety procedures.

• Participate in department meetings.

• Answer telephones and take messages.