Medical Assistant - per diem

Pay Rate

$18.00-$23.00 per hour Per Diem

General scope

The Medical Assistant is responsible for a variety of patient care, technical, and clerical related functions. The Medical Assistant is responsible for the clinic patient flow by assisting members of the patient care team and providing a broad range of health care services. The Medical Assistant may also be involved in the training and guidance of clinical staff. As a member of the patient care team, the Medical Assistant is also aware of the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Education / Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Licensure as an LPN. In lieu of the above requirements, two (2) years of recent Medical Assistant experience.

Essential functions

• Perform patient check in, including welcome patients to practice, update demographics, insurance information, make sure all check in forms are signed in records. Check out patients as well.
• Administer medications and immunizations orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intradermally, and by inhalation as ordered by provider. Perform point of care testing order and phlebotomy
• Review medical records for up-to-date problem list including patient reported medication and allergies and diagnoses that are documented by physicians or providers.
• Participate in patient education by providing standardized, structured written/verbal information to patients regarding procedures, preparation for diagnostic tests, and chronic disease conditions as instructed by physician or manager.
• Provide emergency care to patients when necessary using basic life support
• Assist provider with procedures including those requiring aseptic and sterile technique.
• As applicable to department operations, maintains competency and performs standardized phlebotomy procedures, basic specimen processing, and limited waived testing as delegated.
• Document complete and accurate patient observations, care, and outcomes of interventions in the electronic medical record..
• Provide clerical support to facilitate optimal patient care and area operation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in use of the computer for all aspects of patient care and documentation.