Medical Assistant - Valley Fever Institute - Full Time - Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Position: Medical Assistant - Full Time

The Medical Assistant I is the entry level of the Medical Assistant flexible classification series. Incumbents in this class perform basic Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting, which requires interaction with patients, patients' families, and members of the public. Promotion to Medical Assistant II is considered on a merit basis.

Medical Assistant II is the journey level in the Medical Assistant flexible classification series. Incumbents perform the full range of Medical Assistant duties in an out-patient clinic setting and perform more responsible, complex duties.

Essential Functions

• Escorts patients to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam and treatment; takes and records vital signs and other necessary measurements; records chief complaint and allergies
• Administers immunizations and medications; performs office testing and treatments as ordered by the provider; collects, prepares, and transports specimens for laboratory testing
• Applies and removes bandages and wound dressings; removes sutures and/or staples from superficial incisions or lacerations
• Assists provider with exams, procedures, and minor surgeries; acts as chaperon as needed
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed
• Applies orthopedic appliances
• Performs ear lavage
• Acts as liaison between provider and patient
• Answers incoming telephone calls and documents all telephone encounters in the medical record
• Prepares and processes necessary forms for referrals and eligibility
• Cleans and disinfects equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas
• Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas
• Submits requisitions for needed maintenance and repairs
• Obtains and organizes patient medical records including lab, x-ray, referral, and other needed reports
• Performs urine pregnancy testing

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment utilized in patient care; medical terminology and metric measurement.

Ability to utilize patient care techniques, methods, procedures, and equipment; maintain effective relations with medical staff and the public; follow written and oral instructions; react competently in emergency situations; read and record medical terminology and metric measurement; maintain medical records.