Medical Assistant - Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy

Summary

The primary purpose of the Medical Assistant position is to act as a lead technical assistant in preparing patients for medical visits and procedures.  Under general supervision in outpatient clinical settings, assists with administrative services, assists with direct patient care, and performs specialized medical procedures of a routine nature, as dictated by established clinical protocol.

Shift:  Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Medical Assistant opportunity in the Clinical Center for Targeted Therapy. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Medical Assistant experience.  

Key Functions

 1.    Under the direction of the registered nurse, assists with patient care procedures:

·         Monitors and records patient vital signs

·         Monitors and records patient weight

·         Positions patients as requested by nurse or by the patient

·         Cares for patients on isolation status

·         Obtains fingerstick glucose testing as requested

·         Documents patient data and care given in the electronic medical record

2.    Patient Interaction

·         Greeting and arriving patients in the computer system

·         Interacting with patients in a manner appropriate for the age and life stage of the   patient

·         Escorts patients, materials, specimens, and equipment to various clinic sections, nursing units or assigned rooms

3.    Clinic duties

·         Maintains stocks of supplies as necessary

·         Stocks assigned rooms with designated supplies

·         Will clean equipment, according to prescribed maintenance schedules, or as needed. (glucometers, vital sign machines, etc)

4.    Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.

5.    Other duties as assigned.