What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Healthworks WNY?
Job Description
Job Description
Title : Medical Assistant
Reports to : Clinical Services Director
Overall Responsibility : Collaborates with and support team members to ensure a patient focused approach to care.
Areas of responsibility (Tasks) :
- Prepares patients for physician visits by taking vital signs, history, assessing risk factors and performing employer requested testing
- Performs all diagnostic tests deemed appropriate by physician including but not limited to pulmonary function tests, breath alcohol tests, drug screens, audiograms, respirator fit tests, EKGs and phlebotomy
- Collects and records health information findings of physical assessments into patient record with timeliness and accuracy
- Assists and prepares employer paperwork for the providers
- Assists providers with procedures as necessary
- Assists in inventory and ordering of medical supplies
- Assists with covering at other locations as necessary
- Assists with tasks as directed by management
Skills required :
Experience / Education required :