Medical Assistant (PRN) - Patient Plus Urgent Care : Job Details

*OPENING EARLY 2025* The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the providers in supporting the medical care of patients. Day-to-day activities will vary from triage, taking medical histories, and performing point-of-care and phlebotomy testing to other clerical and clinical duties. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs general and medical assisting duties according to state guidelines. • Records and signs all pertinent information in the patient's chart • Triage all patients according to Patient Plus standards. • Instruct patients in the collection of samples and tests. • Collects, accurately labels, and forwards specimens for laboratory analysis. • Prepares patients and assists providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures. • Prepares and administers medications and injections after verifying correct dosage (Use the six rights of medication). • Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to Providers. • Prepares examination rooms; sterilizes instruments for tests per established procedures. • Thoroughly cleans equipment and examination rooms per policy. • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infection control procedures; strictly adheres to policies and procedures; washes hands before and after each patient contact. • Instructs and arranges for patient testing and admissions. • Responds to and refers appropriate incoming telephone calls to Providers. • Instruct patient regarding medication and treatment instructions before discharge. • Post tests and examination results to charts. • Explains and distributes patient education material (if applicable). • Answers patients' questions. • Escorts patients to the appropriate area in the clinic when necessary. Patient Records and Recall: • Notify and record patients of test results, as directed by Provider. • Notify the patient that the next follow-up visit is required. Occupational Health: Requirements Education, Skills, and Qualifications: • Medical Assistant Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program with one year of experience in an MA position. • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Willing to attend continuing medical education courses at the employer's request. • Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.