Medical Assistant

324584 Medical Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.
Reports to: Manager
FLSA: Non-exempt 
EEO: â-¡ 01 Officials and Managers â-¡ 02 Professionals â-¡ 03 Technicians â-¡ 04 Sales Workers â-¡ 05 Administrative
Support Workers â-¡ 06 Craft Workers â-¡ 07 Operatives â-¡ 08 Laborers and Helpers X 09 Service Workers

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in
patient condition. Documents patient care given.
Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
Maintains examination areas.
Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and
patient registration.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with orientation and training of personnel and students.
Participates and attends meetings as required and/ or assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Prepares periodic reports as requested.
 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Populations Served
â-¡ Does not treat or care for patients.
X Neonate (<30 days)
X Infant (<1 year)
X Early Childhood (1 year and <5 years)
X Late Childhood (5 years and <13 years)
X Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
X Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
X Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
X Older Adult (>60 years)
Protected Health Information
Type of Protected Information Accessed:
X Demographic
X Clinical
X Insurance
X Financial
X Complete Medical Record
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees
Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%,
Constantly 67-100%
Bending/Stooping â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Climbing X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Keyboard Data Entry â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Kneeling â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Moving Patients â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Reaching â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Running X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Sitting â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Squatting â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Standing â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Walking â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. â-¡ rarely, X occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-
100%
Audible Speech â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hearing Acuity â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Smelling Acuity X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Taste Discrimination X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Depth Perception â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Distinguish Color â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Seeing Far â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Vision: Seeing Near â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Biohazardous waste/ hazards â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Blood and/or bodily fluids â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Communicable diseases/pathogens â-¡ rarely, â-¡ occasionally, X frequently, â-¡ constantly
Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
Asbestos or lead X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Dust X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Chemicals X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Gases/Vapors/Fumes X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Hazardous Medication X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
Latex X rarely, â-¡ occasionally, â-¡ frequently, â-¡ constantly
 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance
improvement program, safety, environment of care, management of information, and infection control
standards.
Complies with federal and state law and accrediting and licensing agencies at all times, to include but not
limited to, TJC and federal compliance regulations.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current
literature, inservice meetings, and professional conferences.