Medical Assistant - Urgent Care - Locs

Title: Medical Assistant - Urgent Care Responsibilities: The Medical Assistant will assist the medical team in the treatment and care of patients. Organizing clinic flow, including patient and document flow in order to maximize efficiencies in patient care and record keeping in the medical clinic. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates. Prepares patients for and assists with examinations. Administers injections and medications, audiometer, vision testing and performs EKGs. Performs routine lab testing (urine, HCT). Assists with medical procedures and minor surgeries. Dresses wounds and incisions. Administers specified medication and notes time and amount of patient charts. Maintains records of vital statistics, immunizations, and lab specimens. Lab reports and other pertinent data regarding patient care. Relays physician's instructions to patients. Gives specific patient education on diabetes self-care and wound care. Coordinates services with other health care providers. Prepares examination/treatment rooms for patient use. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment. Maintains stock of supplies and medications in rooms. Participate in public health and outreach programs. Performs related tasks as directed.