Medical Assistant Family Practice

Summary

Under direct supervision of the provider, responsible for patient assessment, care, documentation, coordination, liaison, compliance, and education. May order medical/pharmacy supplies and perform general office duties as needed.

• Triages all calls, schedules urgent/emergent add‑ons, relays test results, supports referrals.
• Greets patients, performs pre‑examination procedures, vital signs, records data, medication reconciliation, enters allergy reaction, processes refills within scope of certification.
• Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
• Prepares and cleans patient area, sets up equipment, sterilizes after procedures, disposes contaminated supplies.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support certification.
• Graduate of a medical assistant program; preferred certifications such as RMA, CMA, CCMA.
• Experience in a physician clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office policies, practices, procedures; 3–5 years experience in healthcare setting.