Medical Assistant or CNA

Assist medical practitioners with patients. This includes but, is not limited to:

• patient intake (initial history, medication review, vital signs)
• preparing examination rooms
• scheduling consult visits

1. Assist practitioners with special procedures including minor surgery as required.
2. Remove sutures, clean wounds, and apply dressings as directed by practitioner.
3. Make follow-up phone calls as requested by practitioner – see D.11 Follow-Up Patient Phone calls.
4. Administer allergy injections, immunizations, and medications prescribed by the practitioner to be done in the RHC.
5. Wash and dry instruments used and prepare for sterilization as required – see IC.2 Instruments, Cleanliness of.
6. Receive and handle patient and other phone calls as directed by the practitioner.
7. Responsible for inventory, proper handling, and storage of all medications stored in the office.
8. Make patient referrals as directed by the practitioner. Maintaining appropriate follow through and patient notification of appointment details.
9. Assist pharmaceutical representatives and other company representatives as they come to the RHC.
10. Keep examination and treatment rooms clean and properly stocked with supplies.
11. Responsible for the ordering of medical supplies.
12. Will be the backup for the receptionists on incoming phone calls when needed and schedule allows.
13. Responsible for calling in or electronically submitting pharmacy prescriptions and refills as directed by practitioner or per RHC protocol.
14. Complete annual review requirements in a timely manner.
15. Attends and participates in monthly RHC meetings as schedule allows.
16. Grows personally in job and conducts self ethically at all times to enhance the image and future growth of the RHC.
17. Maintains good standing with licensure.
18. Performs other job related duties and activities as directed by the practitioner(s), clinical nursing supervisor, and/or clinic administrator.

Basic Life Support

Knowledge of electronic medical records - Cerner experience preferred.

1 year experience in a medical office setting preferred.