Medical Assistant - Southcoast Health : Job Details

Assist physicians with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks. Control patient flow in clinic. Prepare patient charts for appointments. Prepare patients for examinations and special procedures. Obtain/record vital signs (height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature). Document patient care observation and activities according to professional standards and procedures. Perform clinical duties as assigned by Provider. Assist with patient plans of care and document care coordination and interventions while integrating quality initiative measurements. Obtain discharge summaries from the hospital and other facilities as needed for coordination of care. Administers immunizations and injections after reviewing immunization record, potential allergic reactions, identifies and reviews side effects and treatments. Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures, specimen collection/preparation/testing and other lab functions as requested. Qualifications: Ability to exerc...Medical Assistant, Medical, Assistant, Patient Care, Healthcare