Medical Assistant (MA) - IHA St. Joe's Medical Group : Job Details

Assists in the examination and treatment of patients by tracking patient information, documenting the medical record, assisting with in-office procedures and testing, administering medications and providing patient and caregiver education. Duties are performed under the oversight and direction of professional clinical staff and providers as outlined in the Clinical Support Staff Scope of Practice document. MA I ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: For those MA I s working in Workplace Health, please see additional ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THOSE MA I s WORKING IN WORKPLACE HEALTH: section below. Greets and courteously escorts patient and other guests to examination room. Determines and documents reason for the visit; utilizes critical thinking skills within the scope of the role to assess if patient information requires higher level follow up. Performs initial response screening following protocols approved by supervising healthcare provider (i.e., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assist...Medical Assistant, Medical Technician, Medical Receptionist, Clinical, Nurse Manager, Healthcare