JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for but not limited to assisting the physicians in the exam rooms, for escorting and assisting patients within the center, for setting up and maintaining the exam rooms in a readiness state for patients and for monitoring supplies and equipment

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check lab boxes outside the office ever) morning to make sure the samples were picked up and to verify if the lab left any results.
• Participate actively during daily huddles.
• Escorts the patient to and from the exam room and assists the patient in necessary preparation for the physician visit.
• Responsible for taking vital signs, collecting specimens and performing procedures (EKG, Spirometry, etc.)
• Make use of the Quality Assurance instrument to keep track of health care maintenance activities.
• Assists with the examination of the patient, as directed by the medical provider.
• Maintains the exam room between patient and physician use to ensure readiness for the next patient.
• Maintains other areas of the facility as directed.
• Responsible for the ordering, restocking and maintenance of supplies, vaccines and equipment used in exam rooms and rest rooms.
• Responsible for maintaining medication samples and vaccine distribution logs; and destruction of expired medication samples.
• Performs the duties of the receptionist as directed by the Office Manager or Medical Director.
• Responsible for assuring that rest rooms and waste cans are clean throughout the day.
• Facility inspection: ensure that lab samples are prepared and taken out, no samples or vaccines left in exam rooms and sanitize lab room sink and counter.
• Medical Assistants are required to participate in daily huddles, staff and Quality Assurance meetings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant/Technician program preferred