Medical Assistant-Pediatrics-RTH-Chandler

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• Position Summary:**Assists in the provision of quality health care by
  
  

performing a large variety of patient care activities such as preparing

patients for visits, assist in basic procedures, and enhancing patient

flow. Supports department activities by performing duties such as

maintaining inventory stock and laboratory supplies, completing regular

safety checks, and cleaning and sanitizing relevant surfaces and

materials. The Medical Assistant (MA) will perform various office and

clinical duties to keep the department running efficiently. Records and

inputs pertinent data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and

reports abnormalities to Health Care Provider.

Critical Tasks

• Performs a variety of pre-exam activities such as receiving patient,
  
  

determining chief complaint, and reviewing medical history.

• Assists in patient check in by collecting important patient
  
  

information such as health, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood

pressure.

• Oversees patient checkout process and implements medical orders.
• Maintains EHR through the regular collection and entry of relevant
  
  

data.

• Analyzes collected data for abnormalities to report to Health Care
  
  

Provider.

• Assists in procedure preparation by sanitizing exam rooms, replacing
  
  

paper sheets, replacing soiled instruments, and organizing tools and

equipment.

• Facilitate basic office procedures; obtaining consents,
  
  

participating in pre-procedure time outs, and assisting the provider

in procedures.

• Will provide supervised wound care and dressing changes.
• Tracks inventory stock and laboratory supplies and replaces items as
  
  

necessary.

• Carries out basic lab draws and medical tests and packages for
  
  

processing by laboratory.

• Administers intramuscular injections, immunizations, and
  
  

over-the-counter medications under direction of a physician.

• Coordinates transportation of patients to healthcare facilities and
  
  

ensures that facility receives relevant patient information.

• Follows directions during urgent care situations to assist in any
  
  

way possible.

• Performs other job-related activities as requested.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year experience of patient care preferred.
• Current and valid Medical Assistant certificate from an approved and
  
  

accredited program.

• Current and continuing BLS training and certifications within 90
  
  

days in position.

• Demonstrates ability to relate to diverse cultures and specifically
  
  

the Gila River Community or other Native American cultures and

community health services.