Medical Assistant | PRN Weekends | Hondo Clinic (3746)

## Weekend MA

POSITION PURPOSE

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician or mid-level provider by performing the following duties.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews patients and provides office duties such as vital sign measurement, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height. All information, to include medical history, is recorded in patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment Hands instruments and materials to provider as directed.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials Calls medical facilities to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments and timely logs this information as required.
• Schedules appointments for ancillary services.
• Maintains office and patient records.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment logs.
• Responsible for lab controls, in-house lab testing.
• Manages inventory and proper handling of stocked medications.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations and responds promptly to customer needs.
• Understanding of computer software and general knowledge of an electronic medical record program.
• Assists in all areas of the clinic as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

## Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED, Medical Assistant certificate from college or technical school;
• Medical Assistant certification from the certifying institution accredited by the Medical Assistant program,
• BLS certification
• Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required and BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.