Job Description

General   Purpose of Job:  

 This position is to represent all Medical Assistant positions throughout Sparrow Health System, including Family Practices, Specialty Offices, and Urgent Care/FastCare clinics.

Responsible   for the efficient and effective processing of patients through the  practice/clinic.  Assists providers in   providing quality, compassionate patient care.

Essential   Duties:

This   job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on   a regular basis.  Associates may be   asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership   has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Prepares   patient for examination.  Obtains vital   signs and chief complaint.    Appropriately documents

       information obtained.

•   Performs laboratory and diagnostic testing.
•   Answers, screens and triages telephone calls.  Takes accurate messages and distributes to   the  

       appropriate personnel within the   guidelines of the practice.

•   Schedules tests and referral appointments for patients.
•   Administers oral and injectable medication.  Phones prescriptions to pharmacies.
•   Engages and helps promote patient/family teaching as   appropriate; and provides an educational

       environment for patients and patient   families.

•   Maintains practice standards by participating in   in-services, committees, etc.  May   assist in developing and

       implementing quality control and   practice policies.

•   Inventories, orders and restocks areas as necessary.
•   Maintains and cleans equipment and environmental safety as   required.
• Provides   clerical services as required to maintain an effective practice flow.
   
   

Job Requirements