What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Urgent Care position at MidMichigan Community Health Services?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under direct supervision of the Practice Manager, employee will be responsible for performing various clerical duties, assisting with scheduling and assisting with patient care when necessary.
- Responsible for assessment, care, and education of patients in the primary care setting.
- Perform general office duties (keyboarding, filing, telephone, computer and office equipment) as required by the practice
- Greets patients and/or family
- Takes vital signs, obtains/reviews medical, social, surgical and medication history, and allergy information.
- Prepares patient for examination, performs procedures (in office labs: urinalysis, pregnancy testing, strep screens; electrocardiogram (EKG’s), tuberculosis (TB) testing, etc.) and reports results to providers.
- Communicates information regarding testing, procedures and follow up care to patient in a clear, concise and professional manner.
- Accurately documents all patient information in the electronic medical record according to current guidelines.
- Administers medications as prescribed by provider. Assists provider with examinations and procedures.
- Prepares and cleans the patient area, sets up equipment, cleans and facilitates room set up after a procedure. Disposes of contaminated supplies and sterilizes medical instruments.
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