Medical Assistant Apprentice

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE

• 1.
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2. Licenses:
  Current Medical Assistant Certification and/or Registration required through an accredited organization (i.e. AMT, AAMA, NHA, etc.) within 12 months of hire.
• 3.
  
  Certifications:
  
  CPR/BLS Certification that may be obtained during the apprenticeship.
• 4.
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred minimum of one year experience or related education.

• 1. Drug Screen
• 2. Physical Assessment
• 3. Tuberculosis screen
• 4. Background check (Criminal, Civil, Educational, Previous Employment, etc.)
• 5. Driver Record screen (positions requiring on-the-job driving)

• * Checks schedule each day to confirm work day schedule (schedules are subject to change).
• * Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• * Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• * Accurately and truthfully complete patient records in a timely manner.
• * Work harmoniously with Physician and Clerical staff to meet all patient needs.
• * Perform patient check in, including obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, brief relevant history including pain status, allergies, current medication and other pertinent information for specific ages groups.
• * Prepare patients for examination/procedure, as appropriate. Provide support and comfort to patients and families during clinic visits and procedures as needed; including chaperoning during sensitive examinations.
• * Assist providers with procedures including those requiring aseptic and sterile technique.
• * 9. Administer medications and immunizations orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally and by inhalation as ordered by the provider, asking for assistance from credentialed medical staff if unfamiliar with medication or procedure.
• * Review medical records for an up-to-date problem list including patient reported medication, allergies, and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.
• * Alert credentialed medical staff of patient’s/family’s questions or issues related to medication administration.
• * Alerts credentialed medical staff to address all patient order entries.
• * Provide emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life support and automated defibrillator equipment, maintaining basic CPR certification.
• * Demonstrate the ability and skill to provide medical assistance to patients at the direction of the Physician and within scope of practice as it applies to medical training.
• * Demonstrate proficiency in use of the computer for all aspects of patient care and documentation.
• * May carry out therapeutic measures under the direction of the Physician (such as changes of bandages, suture removal, splint application, and/or application of heat or cold, etc.).
• * Assist with transporting patient, within the facility, for x-ray, CT and/or lab services. Will assist with transporting patient to and from patient’s vehicle or patients designed method of transportation.
• * Assist with transfers or admissions to other physicians or facilities.
• * Shall ensure that all continuing education requirements and preventive medicine changes are up to date which shall include but not be limited to, vaccines (adult and pediatric), mammogram, PAP, colonoscopy and any other changes in preventive patient needs.
• * Works collaboratively with clinic staff on programs to improve patient outcomes.
• * Provide patient education as directed by the physician. Refer patients who require further teaching interventions to a credentialed medical staff member.
• * Complete daily routine assignments.
• * Assist with coordination of work with Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Staff Manager for follow up on missed…