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Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Medical Assistant Certified is a multi-skilled clinical professional that provides indirect and/or direct patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with the standards of excellence and quality. Under the direction of the provider, the Medical Assistant contributes to the completion of the patient's chief complaint (including, but not limited, to respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, height, weight, and temperature), documents patient/family needs, participates in planning and implementing care for patients, and administers ordered medications (oral, injection, topically, etc.) within the Medical Assisting scope and state guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Licensing/Certification
Active Medical Assisting certification from one of the following (required):
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Education
High School/GED (required)
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant post-secondary education program (preferred in all states except South Carolina)
In South Carolina (completion of one of the below is required):
Work Experience
Completion of externship or clinical lab training (preferred) 1 year of recent medical assisting experience (preferred)
Training None
Language None
Patient Population
Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) x
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Stoop, Kneel x
Crawling x
Climbing x
Balance x
Bending x
Work Position
Sitting x
Walking x
Standing x
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity - far Acuity - near Depth perception Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Skills
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Provide authorized prescription and drug refill information for pharmacies as directed by provider. Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms. Successfully completes skills or competency checklists to be able to help physicians examine and treat patients, performing such tasks as handing them instruments, giving injections, removing sutures, changing dressings on wounds. Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to collaboratively work with patients, families, and teams within a high-volume environment. Medical terminology Attention to detail Ability to multitask Ability to use standard office equipment (i.e. computer, copier, phone, fax machine)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.