Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant - Full Time

The Medical Assistant assists the provider in the examination and treatment of patients, following established standards and practices, as directed by the clinic provider.

Requirements

• Greets patients in the waiting area in a courteous, professional manner
• Obtains patient history: assesses/triages patient, measures vital signs, and records information on patient chart
• Explains treatment procedures and prepares patient and exam room for examination by provider
• Positions instruments and equipment and hands to provider when directed
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment after use
• Administers injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, and enemas, dresses/bandages wounds and incisions, draws blood, and assists provider with any procedures, as directed
• Performs diagnostic tests including eye exam, electrocardiograph, defibrillator, cardiac monitor, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow, and inhalation treatment equipment
• Performs CLIA-waived lab tests, draws blood, and collects, labels, and processes lab specimens for send-out
• Ensures preparation for pick-up and shipment to the appropriate laboratory
• Correctly prepares and administers medication
• Removes sutures and/or staples and changes sterile and non-sterile dressing
• Performs patient callbacks, arranges for referrals and testing, and schedules follow-up appointments
• Monitors disposable inventory and places orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
• Performs quality checks on medical equipment to ensure equipment is in good working order
• Assists with registration and performs additional clerical duties when necessary
• May assist with x-rays or assist Radiology Technician with x-ray set up

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) or other retirement plan
• Disability Insurance