Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Lake Street Family Health Center - OAK PARK, IL

Full Time

Medical Assistant Diploma / Certification

Salary Range : $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Local - Location to Location

Any

Health Care

Description

Department : Clinical

Manager Title : Clinic Administrator

FLSA Status : Non Exempt

Job Summary : To provide quality patient centered care in a manner that is consistent with the mission of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Obtains vital signs and performs routine patient intake, documenting appropriately.
• Directs patient flow. Assists other staff in need of assistance to maintain patient flow.
• Performs and documents basic patient history, treatments and administered medications appropriately.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments as directed by the provider following PCC policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and reports to the nurse any pertinent information regarding the patients condition and care.
• Keeps providers informed of changes in assignments or patient flow that will affect working conditions.
• Performs laboratory and diagnostic tests as ordered by the provider.
• Ensures exam rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and materials. Orders medical supplies under supervision of the Clinic Administrator.
• Performs and records quality control checks on specific medical equipment, office diagnostic tests following established protocol as directed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a neat and orderly clinical work area.
• Observes PCC policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Follows PCC customer service guidelines and protocols.
• Drives continual quality improvement through participation in organizational quality improvement efforts that may include but are not limited to patient satisfaction, clinical and operational quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides other related duties as assigned by Clinic Administrator.

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