Medical Assistant
Company: AFC Urgent Care
Location: New Braintree
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
Summary
Provides general nursing care to patients in outpatient clinic
setting by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to
detect deviations from normal.
Explain prescribed procedures and treatments to patients.
Prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment and
examination of patient.
Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely
manner.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with
approved nursing techniques.
Maintain awareness of comfort and needs of the patient.
Properly start lab equipment daily; Perform maintenance on
equipment as scheduled.
Maintain daily log; document all requests and results of lab work
accurately.
Draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein, observing
principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
Perform laboratory tests according to written instructions.
Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to
guidelines.
Order and stock supplies weekly.
Respond to all lab messages and call back requests; share
responsibility of call back sheets.
Utilize lab software, as well as any lab equipment according to the
proper procedure and instruction.
Collect specimen from the patient utilizing the approved equipment,
sequence and procedure.
Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and
notify supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction
to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards,
policies, procedures, and protocol.
Perform all drug screening procedures in accordance with
established rules and regulations.
Ensure patient immunizations are appropriate, well documented and
administered using approved nursing techniques.
Conduct physician referrals as well as service pre-certifications
on an as needed basis.
Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
Rotate among various clinical services such as lab, nursing and
x-ray.
Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for
procedures.
Ensure work area is neat and clean, fully stocked and all laundry
items have been laundered and put away.
Manage difficult and emotional customer situations.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation.
Observe safety and security procedures; promote a safe and pleasant
work environment.
Report potentially unsafe conditions to management.
Respond to all patient messages; documenting conversations in
electronic medical records
system, assist with any patient discharging duties and share
responsibility of call back sheets.
Regular attendance to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or
technical school; or six months to one year related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Physical Demands/Work Environment (optional)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is
occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Keywords: AFC Urgent Care, Worcester , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , New Braintree, Massachusetts
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