Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Assistant I maintains department patient care supplies, ensures timely flow of patients, and assists physicians and nurses to provide optimal care to patients and families.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of medical terminology course

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Capacity to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures. Demonstrates compassion and caring in dealing with others.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform a variety of routine direct patient care duties to assist medical and nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Maintains patient care environment and supplies to ensure patient privacy and safety.

• Rooming patients: Collecting pertinent information regarding the patient's chief complaint, family history, social history, surgical history, and medication reconciliation upon arrival for a patient visit.
• Maintain department specific competencies related to point of care testing, equipment handling, and specialty training.
• Prepare patient and supplies for department specific procedures
• Maintain par levels and order supplies for exam and procedure rooms.
• Assist patients and department with procedure setup.
• Assist with oncology procedures, including preparing slides for cytology.
• Transport patients as needed to the ED, hospital floor or other area.
• Make pre-procedure calls to review appointment instructions.
• Keep exam rooms and procedural areas stocked with the necessary supplies.

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