SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supporting onsite Physicians and performing paraprofessional nursing care to patients.  The Medical Assistant performs both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care of the patient.  Takes and records vital signs, performs routine clinical functions and maintains medical patient electronic health record. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Obtains vital signs, height, weight, and head circumference measurements as appropriate for specific medical clinic  


• Assists with examination as directed by the physician or clinic nurse


• Administers medications under the supervision of a nurse and/or physician


• Performs routine medical treatments


• Checkout patients, assist with referral processing, and arrange laboratory services


• Schedules appointments, receives phone calls, takes telephone messages, provides feedback, and answers to patient/physician/pharmacy calls


• Completes chart reviews for physicians


• Perform other duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skill in flexibility and tolerance for continually changing priorities


• Skill in intervention and collaboration


• Skill in problem solving, critical thinking, and detailed organization


• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work


• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with patients, their families, clinic staff and community members


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient, personnel, and corporate data


• Ability to effectively manage time with a proven ability to meet deadlines; organization and attention to detail


• Ability to operate personal computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, and other office equipment with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software skills