Medical Assistant​/LVN

Scope of Responsibility

Medical Assistants and/or Licensed Vocational Nurses perform duties under the supervision of a physician. Interviews patients and prepare them for provider exam and treatment, measures vital signs and records information in EHR system. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Assist physician with procedures. Clean and sterilize instruments. Administer injections to patients. Coordinate discharge planning and follow up care of the patients.

Responsible to Practice Manager

Education,
Training and Experience

• High School Education or equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent years of experienceor
  
  Current Licensure with The Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider
• 1 to 2 years previous physician's office experience preferred
• Experience scheduling surgeries and getting insurance benefits with authorizations preferred
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of employees, management, visitors and outside sources
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage
• Health and Background Requirements
• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
• Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• Sitting – Occasionally
• Stationary Standing – Frequently
• Walking – Continually
• Ability to be mobile – Continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) – Continually
• Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Continually
• Turn/Pivot – Continually
• Climbing – Occasionally
• Balancing – Continually
• Reaching overhead – Frequently
• Reaching extension – Continually
• Pushing/Pulling – Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) Rarely
• Other Physical Demands:
  Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
• Other Physical Demands:
  Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
• Other Physical Demands:
  Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
• Other Physical Demands:
  Ability to distinguish colors – Continually
• Other Physical Demands:
  Ability to drive – Rarely
• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
• Risk of Radiation – n/a
• Fumes or Airborne Particles – Rarely
• Moving Mechanical Parts – Rarely
• Weather Conditions – n/a
• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)
• Rarely
• Respirator FIT Testing Required
• Annually

High School or better.

Cert Medical Assistant

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