MedicalAssistant

Assists in coordinating the examination

treatment and health care planning for patients.

Assists with other office functions to support patient care and office operations.

Using the team based approach

assists in the coordination of patient care under supervision of the health care provider.

Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to standardized work flows.

Accurately obtains patient vital signs

documents patient information

and medication screening.

May assist in the administration of depression screening tools.

Completes annual wellness visit screenings.

updates and screens medication list in the EHR.

Reviews social history with patient and updates record.

pends/''cues up'' orders for required age appropriate screenings

patient prescriptions

or other orders based on AHN approved protocols.

Performs back office testing following approved AHN protocols and policies.

Assists providers with examination and procedures.

May serve as a scribe with additional training.

Provides follow up with patients at designated intervals via patient's preferred method (telephone

written) in accordance with provider instructions.

Notifies patients of test results under the direction of provider in a timely manner.

Prepares exam room for patient visit.

Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies.

Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.

Cleans and sterilizes instruments per established AHN approved policy and manufacturer's guidelines.

Accurately performs lab controls and equipment checks as assigned.

Administers and accurately documents medications in accordance with policy and safe practice.

Documents accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) according to established standards and work flows.

Accurately performs clerical office functions and other duties as assigned.

May require floating/travel between physician office locations.