GAP Year Medical Assistant - Dermatology

This position is for pre-health graduates. Under direct clinical supervision of the on-site physician, assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs delegated medical tasks, assists physician and nursing staff with patient care and may perform clerical duties. Where electronic system is in use, will utilize the EMR for documentation purposes. Fulfillment of job duties requires access to medication storage areas and to transport medications to/ from medication storage and delivery areas. Under direct operational supervision of the manager or designee, participates in the day to operations and patient flow; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required
• CPR certification is required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1.Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record/EMR.
2.Follows established clinic workflows to facilitate efficiency and timely service to patients.
3.Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider. Performs and documents vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and risk screening on all patients per hospital policy. Reports out of range values in vital signs and risk screening to the provider.
4.Performs routine clinic testing, including but not limited to: point of care testing, hearing screening, pulse oximetry, etc. Follows established guidelines or protocols where applicable.
5.Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures.
6.Obtains necessary blood and urine specimens per provider orders.
7.Provides pre-printed patient education /material as directed by physician.
8.Exhibits compassion and empathy for all patients and families at all times.
9.Performs cleaning and disinfection of environment of care according to hospital policy.