What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL ASSISTANT position at Campbell County Health?
- JOB SUMMARY
Essential Functions
- Obtains appropriate patient medical history necessary to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered; radiology, laboratory, audiometry (if applicable) and spirometry.
- Performs proper patient/specimen identification. Obtains and labels specimens appropriately and completely according to policy.
- Performs patient intake of information, documents patient care and data collection appropriately in patient record.
- Assist physician/provider with patient exams, including but not limited to patient positioning, collection of specimens, performance of non-invasive procedures, and general patient support.
- Performs invasive procedures under the direct supervision of the clinic physician/provider.
- Obtains blood specimens in a timely manner by venous puncture on patients of all ages without undue stress or injury to the patient while adhering to universal precautions procedures.
- Retrieves test results and clinical documents.
- Populates lab results into appropriate flow sheets accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Maintains quality and safety compliance of the lab equipment.
- Verifies accurate handling of all lab samples couriered from the clinic.
- Ensures superior ongoing patient satisfaction and customer service.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
- Maintains professional standards related to clinical practices, and continuing education.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Maintains adequate stock of supplies by monitoring par levels.
- Assists with scheduling, reception and computer work as needed.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- May be required to work in other clinic environments according to distribution of staff and patient loads.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
- Certification
- Medical Assistant Certification (CMA)
- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
- Licensure
- None
- Experience
- One year of Medical Assistant experience preferred.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
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