Medical Assistant – West Enfield

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 6:45 am – 5:15 pm

SUMMARY: Assist provider in the immediate care of patients and perform all related duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Accurately obtains and records weight, vital signs, and chief complaint.
• Prepares patients and assists providers with examinations, minor surgical procedures, and treatments.
• Obtains and updates patient history, medications, and allergies at each visit.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record effectively for all patient documentation.
• Assures cleanliness and tidiness of all exam rooms after each patient visit.
• Maintains sterilization of all instruments.
• Prepares and administers medications as directed by a provider.
• As requested by providers, performs lab testing, EKGs, ear irrigations, and phlebotomy. Administers oxygen, medications, immunizations, and nebulizer treatments per provider request.
• Performs point-of-care testing and quality controls as needed.
• Reports test results to patients promptly per provider orders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a two-year Associate MA degree or equivalent experience
• Computer skills a must
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

RESPONSIBLE TO: West Enfield Site Coordinator