Community Hlth Med Asst U317

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Obtains capillary and venipuncture blood samples from patients in a variety of community settings
Performs routine laboratory tests
Collects and updates socio-economic and health information from patients and assists physicians and nurses during examinations
Processes documents and maintains records and filesUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Answers phone calls, provides information, takes messages, and routes calls
Visits clients in their homes, primary care centers, clinics, schools, institutions, shelters, health fairs and other settings to collect, transport and process blood and other specimens; and obtains and updates socio-economic and health information.
Assists physicians during examinations, and takes and records the patient�s temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, height and other measurements
Assists patients in undressing for examinations and assists in lifting and positioning patients for examinations and treatments
Administers treatment and medications as directed by physicians and performs vision, hearing and other screening tests
Operates, cleans, sterilizes, calibrates and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments that have low operator variability and performs quality control procedures for tests and instruments
Registers patients, records financial and medical information on forms, prepares and witnesses consent forms, schedules appointments, processes patient records, maintains patient flow during clinic sessions and maintains clinic appointment book
Operates a computer terminal to enter, store and retrieve information; compiles records; and reports routine statistical information
Calculates figures and totals; posts information on forms and records; computes and collects patients� service fees; and reconciles cash collections with receipt book
Requisitions, controls and monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials and maintains files, records and laboratory logs
Performs related workHigh school diploma or the equivalent

EQUIVALENCY
Certificate from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the American Medical Technologists, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School
OR
Completion of a Medical Services training program of the United States Armed Forces
OR
Five years of medical assisting experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must work a varied schedule
Certification from a Medical Assistant program accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants or by the Commission on Allied Health Education Programs

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be certified as a Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical Assistants or by the American Medical Technologists, or the American Registry of Medical Assistants, or obtain within one year of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workU31
EOE