Medical Assistant (Care Promoter)
Core
Unlicensed medical professional cross-trained to perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep medical centers running smoothly, serving a specific population of patients under direct physician supervision.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Care Promoter)
Builds
Primary care services for a specific patient population
Domain
Healthcare / Primary Care
Required skills
Vital signs measurement, patient history recording, phlebotomy, basic waived lab tests, medication administration, dressing changes, CPR, health coaching, EMR system usage, OSHA safety standards compliance
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 perform first aid; process patient phone messages and relay information; provide health coaching to support healthy lifestyle choices
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC