SUMMARY:Works under the direction and supervision of the Charge Nurse/Lead Nurse. Provides assistance to the physician, mid-level provider, head nurse and patient; provides basic nursing procedure to non-acutely ill patients; assists in maintaining supplies and a safe clean environment. Interprets and supports the mission of Borrego Health.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Clinical Functions:1. Medical Assistants are responsible for knowing their scope of practice.2. Prepare Charts3. Obtain consents4. Receives patients, takes and records chief complaint and prepares patient for examination; records blood pressure, pulse, respirations, pulse oximetry, height and weight5. Prepares patients for examinations or procedures including positioning, draping, shaving and disinfecting treatment sites6. Explains to the patient the procedures followed in an examination, a diagnostic test or treatment at the request of clinic personnel7. Collects specimens, takes EKGs, collects blood samples as requested by clinic personnel; assists the physician with examination, treatments, minor surgery, dressing changes and splinting8. Assists the provider in the collection of specimens such as pap smears and throat cultures9. Administers medications orally, topically, vaginally, rectally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intradermal10. Prepares and replenishes supplies in the treatment room and exam rooms; maintain exam rooms in an orderly and constant state of readiness for incoming patients11. Performs simple laboratory procedures such as blood sugars and urine dips12. Sterilizes instruments and assumes maintenance of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.13. Disposes of contaminated, disposable and outdated items per protocol14. Performs necessary vision screening and operates the oxymeter, audiometer, nebulizer and spirometer as directed15. Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers whenever needed. Maintains good working relationship with all clinic personnel16. Reviews patients record forms for accuracy and completion.17. Performs other duties as needed18. Responsible for having current CPR card19. Attends all staff meetings and health fairs20. Observes Borrego Health policies and procedures21. This does not limit clinical activities. MAs will work according to Job description and scope of practice. (See MA Scope of Practice).22. Provides compassionate quality care to the patients of Borrego Health, within the scope of practice outlined by state or federal law23. Delivers care in accordance with established standard of care and accepted community standards24. Understands the organizations commitment to provide high quality patient care. Promotes a Patient centered environment