Medical Assistant | Outpatient Endocrinology | Full Time 40 Hours

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Job Category
Nursing
Job Family
Nursing Support
Department
MHMC-RC Flormann St. Endocrinology
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift

Employee Type
Regular
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant utilizes a progressive, cooperative effort to provide direct patient care as authorized by a provider. Demonstrates knowledge of standards, policies/procedures and integrates knowledge into delivery of care. A Medical Assistant is under the responsibility and direct supervision of a person licensed to practice medicine in the state of South Dakota.
Job Description
Essential Functions:

• Accurately administers medications, immunizations accurately and in accordance with clinic policy.
• Collaboratively works with other staff members to assist providers and patients in quality care. Assist the non-clinical staff as directed in making patient care decisions within their scope of practice.
• Collects specimens, vital signs, assesses level of functioning, and reports/documents accordingly, as well as reporting to the nurse in charge in a timely fashion
• Completes all assigned clerical activities.
• Contributes to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
• Contributes to the permanent documentation of patient data.
• Performs EKG's and laboratory testing per CLIA license of the clinic.
• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per the provider’s preference.
• Administering basic first aid.
• Operating office medical equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements
Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Registration - Medical Assistant (MA) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Physical Requirements:
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
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Job Type: Full-time