Certified Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant works as a part of the clinical provider team and assists providers in the provision of primary health care to those patients presenting for assistance at Memphis Health Center. The Medical Assistant provides limited direct and indirect patient services and performs specific procedures, as authorized by training and provider direction. The Medical Assistant holds a BLS/CPR Certification as well as a current Medical Assistant Certification in the State of Tennessee.<br />
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<strong><u>ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong>
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<li value="5">Assure comfort and prompt attention to all patients.</li>
<li value="5">Collect specimens and venipuncture for processing and packaging, with appropriate paperwork, for the Clinic laboratory.</li>
<li value="5">Conduct all routine procedures as requested, including hearing and sight examinations.</li>
<li value="5">Perform routine laboratory procedures and waived testing when necessary.</li>
<li>Assist Providers in healthcare activities, the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.</li>
<li value="5">Assure complete, accurate and timely documentation of patient activities in EHR.</li>
<li value="5">Responsible to the provider and team leaders assigned to on a daily basis.</li>
<li value="5">Assist with examinations and procedures that are carried out by providers.</li>
<li value="5">Schedule appointments, surgeries and referrals.</li>
<li value="5">Assure patient information has been abstracted electronically in EHR.</li>
<li value="5">Assist with answering telephones and returning all patient telephone calls within 24 to 48 hours.</li>
<li value="5">Responsible for routing faxes appropriately</li>
<li value="5">Cleans, stock rooms and order supplies.</li>
<li value="5">Clean and sterilize supplies, rooms and equipment.</li>
<li value="5">Take patients’ vital signs, heights, weights etc.</li>
<li value="5">Collect and label urine/sputum specimens.</li>
<li value="5">Administer therapies and procedures as directed by the provider.</li>
<li value="5">Ensure patient confidentiality and provide patients with needed information.</li>
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Perform other duties as may be requested to assist in keeping the organization compliant with all applicable standards.
