Medical Assistant I, Dermatology (Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications:

High school or equivalent. Registered Medical Assistant or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program. CPR Certification required.

Job Summary:

To provide technical, supportive, age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care functions for assigned clinical area.

Job Duties:

Assists with patient flow within assigned outpatient clinic setting.

Provides comfort measures to patient and family.

Obtains vital signs.

Appropriately documents chief complaint and reason for visit.

Uses aseptic techniques and infection control measures in the performance of duties.

Accurately collects excretory specimens, such as urine and feces.

Obtains blood samples by venipuncture.

Accurately performs tests, such as basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, Ph, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.

Measures and records intake and output as ordered.

Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.

Recognizes patient care priorities, treatment plan, objectives, and potential crisis.

Under direction of physician, provides other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.

Recognizes and communicates patient needs and unusual occurrences with patients and their family.

Safely and properly administers medications as assigned.

Accurately documents /communicates interventions and measurements.

Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.

Under supervision, completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on patient clinic record.

Assist with medication reconciliation as required.

Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and the environment.

Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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