What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (Daytona) position at RURAL HEALTH CARE INC dba Aza Health?
POSITION SUMMARY
This is a full time position, Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:30 pm.
Must have current valid Current and valid Florida medical assistant’s certification.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists nurses or providers with procedures and examination procedures as needed.
- Performs CLIA waived laboratory procedures.
- Performs specific functions in conjunction with health assessment such as vital signs, weight, height, etc.
- Assists in maintaining stock for examining rooms/lab and general maintenance of examining rooms/lab.
- Serves as a patient educator by providing information on specific health care issues.
- Documents accurately in the medical record.
- Participate in the Health Disparities Collaborative by collecting data, educating patients, and maintaining adequate documentation
- Interview patients to obtain medical information
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for provider.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by the physician
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, and physicians’ instructions to patients
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
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