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Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Job Description

Primary Care Health Services, Inc.

Job Description

Medical Assistant

OSITION

: Nurse Manager

EPORTS TO

: N/A

UPERVISES

Purpose of Position: Assist in the operation of the medical services during assigned clinic

sessions. Within the framework of the organization’s philosophy and objectives and

under the direction of the nurse manager, the Medical Assistant assists the nursing team

in performing routine nursing duties associated with caring for the ambulatory patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical Assistant certificate from an accredited Medical Assistant Training

program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients,

manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time

• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds

• Requires corrected vision, hearing, and speech within normal ranges

• Requires working under stressful conditions and sometimes irregular hours

• Exposure to some communicable diseases, body fluids, and toxic substances

may occur

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Screen and prepare patient for medical providers. Perform vital signs,

electrocardiograms, visual and audio testing, peak flow meter, and

documentation of patient complaints

• Assist medical providers during patient examinations and treatment

• Schedule appointments and perform clerical duties associated with medical

encounters. Handle telephone calls from clients, pharmacy, and laboratory

• Participate in tracking outside referrals

• Maintain inventory supplies and order as appropriate

• Administer injections and vaccinations as requested by medical providers

• Assist with maintenance of equipment, supplies, and treatment rooms

• Review treatment instructions, directions for outside referrals, and follow-up

care

Primary Care Health Services, Inc. Job Description