Medical Assistant | JTB & Kernan -East | Days
Overview:
Job Duties
A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions- Take patient's vital signs. Prepare patients for the provider's care. Assist with patient examinations or treatments.
- Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.
- Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.
- Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms. Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
- Administer basic first aid.
- Participates in performance improvement projects.
- Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
- Provides a standard of excellence as it relates to customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Certification/Licensure
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire
Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire
** Additional Details **
A requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the National
Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency
approved by the board.
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace