Description
This Medical Assistant reports to the Site Manager. A Medical Assistant provides professional clinical care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients and family members before, during and after a doctor’s visit. Works under the direct supervision of the physician. Refers matters outside their scope of duties to the physician or Site Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform all duties in accordance with clinical, OSHA and infection control standards.
Interpret and carry-out provider orders.
Document all patient-related communication and interventions in patient’s electronic medical record.
Prepare patients for examination and assists physician during treatment, examinations and testing of patients.
Measure and record vital signs.
Record patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
Where applicable, perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection in accordance with Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards, including control testing. Maintain labspecimen logs.
Prepare and administer medications applying aseptic technique.
Observe patient response to medications administered and reports adverse events to provider.
Coordinate out-patient testing and referrals.
Coordinate hospital pre-admission when necessary
Prepare, restock and disinfect examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas at scheduled intervals and as needed.
Represent clinic in a professional manner. Treat all customers and fellow employees in a courteous and cooperative manner.
Maintain current professional certification.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Attend required meetings.
Participate in team activities and professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned