Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the medical assistant assists in the delivery of patient care. The medical assistant works collaboratively with the medical provider to meet patient needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares equipment and aids healthcare provider during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
2. Records patients’ weight, blood pressure, pulse, height and other vital signs.
3. Administers ordered immunizations and treatments under direct supervision of a licensed practitioner.
4. Oversees registration of patients. *****
5. Cleans surgical supplies in preparation for sterilization offsite.
6. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information as appropriate.
7. Responds to and refers incoming phone calls appropriately.
8. Performs CLIA waived testing.
9. Performs EKGs.
10. Obtains blood samples using appropriate venipuncture and/or capillary puncture techniques.
11. Instructs patients in the proper collection of urine samples.
12. Obtains throat and nasopharyngeal samples.
13. Responsible for completion of required educational competencies.
14. Responsible for attending mandatory in-service classes.
15. Accepts accountability for own actions.
16. Actively participates in Performance Improvement.
17. BLS certification.

OTHER FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

1. Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.
2. Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
   • Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
   • Interacting with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
   • Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or request.
   • Attentive to each customer concern.
3. Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
4. Adheres to Livingston HealthCare’s Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and departmental compliance policies.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

1. Ability to treat all information as confidential.
2. Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
3. Current BLS certification or successfully obtain within 6 months of hire.
4. Must obtain Limited Scope of Practice in Radiology within 1 year of hire.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
2. Detail oriented.
3. Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
4. Good verbal and written communication skills.