Certified Medical Assistant, Pediatrics (Foley)

Job description

Responsibilities General Responsibilities: - Greets all patients in a professional and welcoming manner - Assists with the completion of the assessment process of patients including but not limited to the following: height/weight, vital signs, and current medications for infoscriber. - Administers injections, observing the Six Rights of medication administration - Communicates effectively with the physician/CRNP regarding the consumer’s physical and mental condition - Interfaces with the multi-disciplinary team - Reports laboratory results to the physician/CRNP - Responds to patient phone calls in a timely and appropriate manner - Calls in prescriptions as directed by authorized prescribers - Facilitate PA’s for prescriptions - Updates patient medical records as needed - Assists in arranging hospital admissions and laboratory services - May assist collecting and preparing laboratory specimens - May assist instructing patients about medication and special diets - Authorizes prescription refills as directed - Draws blood as directed - Provides emergency care as needed (CPR, MindSet, etc.), according to the AltaPointe Policy & Procedures - Demonstrates the ability to recognize the ele...