Medical Assistant

Company: ConvenientMD
Location: Plainville
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Medical Assistant (MA)At ConvenientMD we're on a mission to make good health more convenient for all - working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. To support this belief, we're building a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about improving lives, are passionate about work that can make a difference, and driven to learn from one another.The MA is a certified Medical Assistant functioning under the Medical Direction of Convenient MD. The MA is provided with the education and skills of medication administration, patient education, and general clinical skills. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for working alongside all other clinical team members to complete all shared clinical responsibilities and tasks within their scope of practice.Job Responsibilities: Patient triage, to include but not limited to: vital signs; medical history; observational examination. Assist with any and all patient exams, testing and procedures under the direction of the provider (i.e. I&Ds, pelvic exams, splinting, casting, joint injection preparation, etc.) Assist with the following testing & procedures:Vision testingHearing/audiometry testingUrine drug screen testingBreath alcohol testingLift testingPeak flow testingPulmonary function testing (spirometry)Impact TestingEar IrrigationEye wash flushingWound soaking and cleansingTuberculosis screeningPoint of care testing: Strep, FLU, RSV, SARs-CoV-2, Capillary Glucose, Mono, HCG, Urinalysis, FOBT/Guaiac, Lipid Panel (obtained via CardioChek Analyzer), Chemistry & CBCSterile technique in wound care management, dressing application, trauma patients, burn care and instrument cleaning and sterilizationSuture & staple removal from simple incisions/lacerations if competency has been demonstrated per new hire competency checklist AND RN or Provider has assessed & given approval for removalBlood draw/phlebotomyIV removal after competency has been demonstrated per new hire competency checklistAirway management through nebulizer treatment, oral suctioning, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airway, oxygen administration & ventilation with AMBU bagCardiac Management through application of 12 Lead ECG, CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and defibrillation by AEDPrepare PD-Rx medications for dispensing by appropriate team member (ME & NH) Administration of immunizationsMedication administration as outlined by the CMD Medical Assistant scope of practice; all medication calculations must be double checked by licensed personnel (RN or provider) unless pre-packaged doses.#indcmd

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