Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Job Summary

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/orка designee.

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs and other pertinent information as required by department; records information in patient’s medical record; prepares treatment rooms and patients for examination; assists clinician with care of the patient; inventories, orders and replenishes medical supplies and materials; gives treatments and performs routine laboratory tests as required by department.
• Schedules appointments, performs clinical tasks and completes appropriate forms as required by department; may be responsible for administering medications, including injections; may be responsible for cleaning, processing, sterilizing and checking instruments; performs computer data entry functions; performs clinical/technical skills specific to the department; performs other related duties as necessary; customer service: practices customer service standards as defined by the Medical Center and specified department.
• Anticipates the customer’s needs, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibility within scope to ensure issues are resolved; promptly responds to alarms and patient requests; facilitates the customer’s ability to utilize resources; assures a clean, orderly, and functional work environment; team commitment: is an effective team member who is flexible, cooperative, and willing to assist others.
• Manages difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance; takes accountability for own actions; acts as a resource and mentor to new employees, students, and other team members; actively participates in departmental professional development activities; adheres to attendance policy; supports a collaborative labor-management partnership environment.
• Supervisory responsibilities:
  
  this job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care