Clinic Medical Assistant - Cardio Clinic - Full-Time

Job description

Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing administrative and clinical duties in an outpatient setting including limited medication administration in the outpatient setting. Job Description: Job Duties: - Administers oral, SubQ and IM medications under the direct supervision of a Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician. - Demonstrates basic knowledge of medication purpose, side effects and administration procedure. - Performs accurate measurement of patient statistics to include vitals, height and weight. - Manages room turnover and patient flow. - Collects health history and medication list. - Escribes orders. - Prepares patient for Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or physical exam. - Instructs patients as directed by the Nurse, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician. - Performs front offices duties including telephone, reception, medical records and scheduling. - Practices standard precautions. - Maintains inventory in rooms. - Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and inju...