Medical Assistant II Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
POSITION SUMMARY 1. Escorts patients to rooms, takes and records accurate history and vitals. Promptly reports changes or abnormalities to clinician. 2. Assists clinician with examinations, assists with procedures as requested. 3. Cleans exam rooms and maintains equipment by proper cleaning and care. Keeps exam rooms properly stocked with medical supplies, laboratory supplies, forms, and other materials needed. 4. Triages phone calls, documents information from patients via telephone, and translates information to physicians for response. Places return calls as directed by physicians. 5. Calls pharmacies to refill prescriptions under the direction of a physician/practitioner. 6. Assists individuals who have difficulty in moving or walking safely using appropriate body mechanics 7. Performs lab procedures with competence and adherence to protocol for quality control and actual testing. Provides appropriate instruction on specimen collection to patient. 8. Explains procedures to patients, answers questions appropriately or refers the person to the appropriate team member. 9. Complies with established departmental policies for attendance, punctuality, procedures,and safety. Complies with organizational policies and procedures. 10. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations. 11. Inspect medication samples to ensure they are not expired. 12. Reports complaints, problems and resolutions of problems regarding patients, team members, visitors, etc. to the Practice Administrator. 13. Maintain equipment logs for calibration and quality control. 14. Performs other clinical functions as delegated and supervised by the physician. 15. Other duties as assigned. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation:
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