I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Escorts patients to examination rooms, take and record vital signs such as blood pressures, temperatures, height, weight, etc. Collects and documents patient health status, history, and documents and monitors patient progress following standard procedures.

2. Performs EKGs, phlebotomy, Point of Care (POC) tests according to clinic/office standards.

3. May prepare, document, and administer non-intravenous injections as directed or required by office/clinic, within scope of practice.

4. Assists in performing routine physical examination or clinical procedures.

5. Reviews laboratory results and ensures abnormal results are immediately brought to the attention of the physicians and others, as appropriate.

6. Provides clear, timely communication to the appropriate licensed clinician regarding observations and changes reported in patient per office/clinic guidelines. Sets up/prepares rooms based on patient care requirements. Assists in the setup, maintenance, disassembly, and cleaning of patient equipment.

7. Ensures instruments and scopes are cleaned, sterilized, and repackaged per office/clinic protocol.

8. Operates the sterilization/cleaning systems, as necessary.

9. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients as directed following policy standards. Utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanic in all work-related activities.

10. Follows procedures for arriving patients and scheduling appointments.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II.Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver (HS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. If not available upon hire, a BLS/HS must be obtained within 3 months from date of hire.If certification is not obtained within 3 months of hire, the employee may be terminated or employee may apply for another position for which they meet the minimum qualifications.

3. Medical Assistant credential, approved by the Massachusetts Department of Health (ARMA, NHA, etc.).

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.