- Norfolk, Nebraska, United States
The Certified Medical Assistant assists primary care providers in the care and treatment of patients and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of his or her medical practice.
Responsibilities
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; provides examination gowns and drapes; helps patients to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranges examining room instruments, supplies and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviews and/or records medical history; takes vital signs; and confirms the purpose of the visit or treatment.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; and other assigned clinical duties.
- Documents delivery of health care and nursing process in accordance with the clinic’s policies and procedures in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
- Administers all medications and vaccines accurately and documents in electronic health records.
Requirements
- Certified by an accredited Medical Assistant Program required.
- Current certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Nice to have: Bilingual (English/Spanish)