Medical Assistant

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, provides medical/nursing support functions to provider staff in ambulatory setting. This includes performance of specimen procurement (phlebotomy) and related specialized procedures according to BMC policy and procedures base on standards set by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Position: Medical Assistant: Department: Primary Care Clinic - MP Schedule: Full Time: ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Performs duties to assist the clinical staff in safe, efficient delivery of patient care. 1.0 Patient Care Duties. 1.1 Obtains and documents required patient information, including but not limited to: age, weight, address, next of kin, etc. 1.2 Timely notifies clinical staff of any changes or unusual findings relative to patient information and/or unit functioning. 1.3 Assists clinical staff during procedures and exams, including but not limited to: performing room set-ups, assisting patients with preparation steps (e.g., dressing/undressing, etc.), handing of instruments/ supplies, acting as a chaperon, holding or restraining patient, etc. 1.4 Instructs patients/families as directed by clinical staff, i...