Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records. Being a Medical Assistant prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients. May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Additionally, Medical Assistant may perform administrative duties such as ordering supplies, answering the phone, and scheduling appointments. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RCA) certification. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)
Reports To: Team Lead and Operations Team
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Note: This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an
all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Summary: Support practitioners and other members of the health care team by gathering patient medical
history, taking and recording vital sign information, and assisting with minor, office-based procedures.
Conducting testing, medication administration and patient care as ordered by a practitioner.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Essential Job Function
Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before
groups of customers or employees of the organization. Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Math Ability:
Ability to calculate medication dosing, height/weight conversions, figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of
basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel;
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, Google Suite, and AthenaNet.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Specialized Training:
Medical Assistant Training
Certificates and Licenses:
Medical Assistant License or Certification
CPR certification
Equipment:
A1C Machine
AED Machine
Audiometer
Autoclave
Basic Office Equipment
EKG machine
Nebulizer
Oxygen Tank
Stethoscope
Spirometer
Urine Analyzer
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
Accurately measure blood pressure and vital signs
Computer literacy and Keyboard skills
Customer service
Diplomacy
Math aptitude
Oral communication
Organization
Phlebotomy/injections
Professionalism
Proofreading skills
Telephone etiquette
Time management
Written communication
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach
with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to see color.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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