Student Medical Assistant (772)

JOB SUMMARY:

• A nonexempt position responsible for performing a variety of duties depending on assigned location such as a small clinic, large medical practice, multi-clinic, or a specialty office.
• The Student Medical Assistant functions as a member of the healthcare team to deliver care to patients while under the direct supervision of the Medical Assistant Preceptor.
• The Student Medical Assistant performs duties and responsibilities in accordance with their educational background, clinical experience, orientation, competency verification, and office policies and procedures.
• The Student Medical Assistant is involved in the clinical care of patients within the clinic, supporting the physicians in every aspect of care, consistent with their anticipated credential or license.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned that may include checking schedules and organizing patient flow; accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.; collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting physicians/nurses with various procedures; charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls, and providing pertinent information.
• Fulfills clerical responsibilities as assigned that may include advising business manager of the need to send medical records, receives medical records that have been requested; obtaining lab/X-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.; completing forms/requisitions as needed; scheduling appointments; verifying patient demographics; managing and updating charts to ensure that information is complete and filed appropriately.
• Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned that may include setting up instruments and equipment per department protocols; cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; cleaning sterilizer per scheduled maintenance program and keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies except for vaccines; and restocking exam/procedure rooms.
• Fulfills organizational responsibilities as assigned including respecting/promoting patient rights; responding appropriately to emergency codes; sharing problems relating to patients and/or staff with immediate supervisor.
• Fulfills clinical medical assisting responsibilities within medical assisting scope of practice, which may include medical/surgical asepsis, sterilization, instrument wrapping and autoclaving; checking vital signs ; physical examination preparations; clinical pharmacology; drug administration through various routes including injections; prescription verifications with physician’s orders; minor surgery assists including surgical tray set-up pre/post-surgical care, applying dressings, and suture removal; biohazard waste disposal and monitoring; therapeutic modalities; instructing patients with assistive devices, body mechanics, and home care; laboratory procedures including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines; quality control methods; CLIA-waived testing; capillary punctures and venipuncture; specimen handling such as urine, throat, vaginal, stool, and sputum; electrocardiography including mounting, emergency triage, and first aid.
• Student Medical Assistant must adhere to the MA scope of practice in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing safe and competent patient care and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to prioritize care needs.
• Complies with direction of MA for patient activity/care.
• Displays/exhibits self-directed growth by seeking educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.
• Recognizes impact of actions on co-workers and other departments and interacts in a manner conducive to teamwork and cost containment.
• Treats staff from other departments, co-workers, patients, and families with respect. Utilizes AIDET-P.
• Align with Hancock Health’s – Civility Statement.
• Adhere to dress code for professional scrubs while on-site for Hancock Health.
• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.
• Possesses genuine interest in caring for patients in the ambulatory care environment.
• Personal qualities to include kindness, sympathy, understanding, respect, good judgment, integrity, loyalty, sense of humor and the ability to relate effectively with patients, families, and coworkers.