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Day (United States of America) Float Certified Medical Assistant III - Primary CareThe Certified Medical Assistant will provide basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice.Job SummaryProvides basic medical care and health teaching to patients in an outpatient, non-emergency care setting for an outpatient medical practice.Job QualificationsHigh School diploma or GED required. Graduate of an approved school or institution for Medical Assistants with current certification required. Current BLS Required. Strong pharmacological knowledge. Meets or exceeds level I & II.Duties and Responsibilities Level IIIIn addition to all tasks included in level I and II Registration functions:Check inCheck outCollect copaysCash proceduresAssist provider in obtaining microbiological tests such as:Streptococcal testingUrine cultureWound cultureVaginal culturesGram stainingSensitivity testingSputum culturePerform tuberculosis screenTineMantouxScreen and follow up patient test results:Alert provider of abnormal resultsUpon provider order:Discuss test results with patient and document conversationInstruct patient on diet modificationInstruct patient on drug dosage modificationSchedule patient for:HospitalizationSurgeryReturn office visitOutside provider visitsPhysical therapyOther treatmentsPrepare and administer medications as directed by provider:Calculate drug dosageReconstitute a powdered medicationMixing medications from separate vialsEvaluate and recommend equipment and supplies:Evaluate and compare medical suppliesInstruct patient with special needs:Instruct and demonstrate routine procedures for monitoring body functionsInstruct and demonstrate safety procedures for home medical equipmentDemonstrate care and use of special equipment to patient:CrutchesWalkerCaneWheelchairHearing aidsBracesSplintsCastsSlingsProsthetic appliancesProvide written and verbal instructions on chronic disease conditions as instructed by provider:Teach patient methods of health promotion and disease preventionProvide verbal and written information about routine physical examinations and laboratory testing:Provide verbal and written information as applicable to specialty and provider:Nutrition and diet therapyExercise and weight controlHygieneSexually transmitted / communicable diseases and preventative measuresFamily planningSmoking cessationAlcohol / drug prevention and treatmentInstruct and assist patients with performance of self breast examinationsRefer patients to outside resources as instructed by providerOrient and train personnel:Introduce office staffOrient to facilityAssist in completion of personnel documentsAssign work scheduleMake daily work assignmentsDemonstrate use of policy and procedure manuals for officeDemonstrate use of office equipmentProvide information on CDC universal precautions, OSHA, CLIA, and American Disabilities Act regulationsEmergency preparedness planTJC, ACHA, DCF as applicableWork ConditionsIndoor, fast paced, goal-oriented environment. Moderate fatigue arising from long periods or walking, standing, and or sitting.
Worksite address
daytona beach, FL, 32114, US
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