Medical Assistant - Atrium Health Carolinas LC Morehead FT

Major Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care:
6)Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or provider order and monitors response.

5)Consistently demonstrates ability to perform and document accurate vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse (may be apical) respiration, height and weight.

1)Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.

2)Capable of assisting provider with all procedures and treatments.

3)Is knowledgeable and able to assist with job duties of other personnel in the department.

4)Consistently encourages questions from patients and family and offers supervised guidance that fosters compliance guided by the department protocols or provider/nurse instructions

Indirect Patient Care

1)Consistently orders tests and assists the nurse or provider in communicating results according to department protocol or as ordered by the provider.

2)Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns, to physician or supervisor or nurse when appropriate.

3)Screens, prioritizes and completes messages, communicating information to patients in a timely manner. …