The Medical Assistant Extern performs clinical and clerical duties under the supervision and guidance of a Medical Assistant-Certified, Clinic Manager, and/or Licensed Medical Professional. Performs delegated administrative and patient care tasks necessary for the care of the patient. The Medical Assistant Extern can only be delegated tasks for which they have had successful clinical training through their respective educational institutions and for which they have received validation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists with routine patient care and treatment of patients as delegated by a Licensed Medical Professional or Preceptor and under the direct supervision of the RN/LPN including, but not limited to vital signs, data entry in the electronic medical record to include height and weight, intake questionnaires, etc. cleaning equipment, sitter responsibilities and assisting in treatments/procedures.
• Performs point of care related skills including preparing specimens for transport to reference labs, after demonstrated competency in program and through SCH.
• Performs clinical procedures as permitted and as assigned by Clinic Manager.
• Addresses learning needs of the patient/family; plans, provides, evaluates & documents patient/family education.
• Utilizes St. Claire resources and equipment for patient care efficiently.
• Assures that clinical areas are in order for medical staff to provide patient care.
• Maintains and communicates accurate provider schedules and patient appointments according to established policy.
• Manages medical records according to established policies and procedures.
• Participates in the clinic patient registration and check-out process.
• Uses proper telephone technique including completing telephone message forms and appropriate documentation.
• Cooperates with others in the clinic in completing tasks according to work routine so that all functions are completed prior to the close of the workday.
• Recognizes and practices within scope of medical assisting practice and competency levels and relays any questions, concerns or situations requiring follow-up or attention to a Licensed Medical Professional, Clinic Manager or Preceptor and seeks assistance when necessary.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Actively enrolled in a Certified Medical Assistant program.

Experience:

Successful completion of first semester of Medical Assisting program

Licensure/Certification:

None.

Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.  

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.