Medical Assistant - Family Medicine Herr's Ridge Health Center - Days

Job description

Schedule Full-Time: 40 hours/week: Primarily Dayshift: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30a - 4:30p, Tuesday 7:30a-6:00p Occasional Saturday rotation 8:00a-12:00p: General Summary: Provides safe, therapeutic and efficient care and services to patients. Assists in direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications (if qualified and appropriately supervised), and instructs patients and their families in appropriate care, as directed by their provider. Is an active team participant in the patient-centered practice, by aiding in the development of office workflows that support patient centered care. Specific clinical duties and responsibilities can vary depending on the specialty you work at (see applicable competency checklist for department specific duties and responsibilities). Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Obtains and documents reason for visit, patient vital signs which may include: Temperature, blood pressure, weight, BMI, respirations, and pulse. - Collects specimens as directed by provider. Uses appropriate equipment and protocols for specimen collection, processing, handling, and storage. Ensures all specimens are tracked/logged prior...