Job Description

Medical Assistant - Urgent Care

Responsibilities:

• The Medical Assistant will assist the medical team in the treatment and care of patients.
• Organizing clinic flow, including patient and document flow in order to maximize efficiencies in patient care and record keeping in the medical clinic.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates.
• Prepares patients for and assists with examinations.
• Administers injections and medications, audiometer, vision testing and performs EKGs.
• Performs routine lab testing (urine, HCT).
• Assists with medical procedures and minor surgeries.
• Dresses wounds and incisions.
• Administers specified medication and notes time and amount of patient charts.
• Maintains records of vital statistics, immunizations, and lab specimens. Lab reports and other pertinent data regarding patient care.
• Relays physician’s instructions to patients.
• Gives specific patient education on diabetes self-care and wound care.
• Coordinates services with other health care providers.
• Prepares examination/treatment rooms for patient use.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Maintains stock of supplies and medications in rooms.
• Participate in public health and outreach programs.
• Performs related tasks as directed.

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