What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Physicians Clinic - Days - MFT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Under the direct supervision of the physician(s) in the clinic, the Medical Assistant assists in the delivery of primary health care and patient case management. The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in clinical and administrative functions.
- Performs patient care services
- Monitors patient flow to assure best use of physician time
- Monitors patients to assure their comfort, privacy, and safety
- Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam; Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
- Reports significant events and situations to healthcare provider
- Assists physician during any minor procedures as requested
- Administers appropriate medication as ordered by physician under their direct supervision
- Documents effectiveness of medication administered
- Completes appropriate laboratory tests, or prepares request forms for appropriate tests ordered by provider; Schedules as necessary
- Participates in patient/family teaching within knowledgeable areas
- Performs clinical and administrative functions
- Assures concise reporting and documentation of information
- Requests/sends medical records or test results from/to appropriate departments
- Gathers all laboratory test results and attaches to patient's chart per physician's request
- Completes scheduled and non-scheduled duties; Utilizes and accounts for all resources
- Cleans and stocks examination and minor procedure rooms for each patient and procedure per OSHA standards
- Ensures all patient care equipment is in proper working order
- Prepares medical/procedural equipment for sterilization
Education:
- High School or GED
- Vocational/Technical Diploma from an accredited medical assistant program; or one-year postsecondary education in medical field
Experience:
- None
Certification: Valid Medical Assistant Certification desired