Medical Assistant
Core
Unlicensed medical professional performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to support primary care for a specific patient population.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Care Promoter 1)
Builds
Primary care services for seniors and specific patient populations
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, phlebotomy, basic waived lab tests, medication administration, CPR, patient preparation, medical documentation, health coaching, OSHA safety standards, EMR system usage
Preferred skills
Geriatric patient experience, EMR system experience
Technologies
ChenMed Rx system, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), EMR systems
Responsibilities
Measure and record patient vital signs; catalog and communicate patient needs to clinical personnel; prepare patients for examinations and perform routine screening tests; perform non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures; administer medications and change dressings; process patient phone messages and relay information; provide health coaching to patients; maintain supplies and sterilize instruments.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC