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Summary of Primary Function / General Purpose of Position
The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and / or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality.
Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient’s chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient / family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.
within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing / Certification
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required) :
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
If incumbent is unable to obtain MA certification, an Assessment-Based Recognition in Order Entry (ABR-OE) is acceptable (not accepted in the state of South Carolina)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to independent patient care)
Education
High School / GED (required)
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education (preferred, but required in South Carolina)
Work Experience
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred)
1 year of recent Medical Assisting experience (preferred)
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)
Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm / hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust / fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Skills
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Department :
RSFPP Orthopedics - RSFPP - Specialty Care
Last updated : 2024-05-10
Full Time
$34k-42k (estimate)
03/08/2024
08/05/2024
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