Medical Assistant, Regional Float - Full Time - Highline Region - (FMG18959 )

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Job Summary: Provides care and support to patients under the direction of the physician and/or mid-level provider.  Contributes to the planning and delivery of patient focused care.                                                                                                                 Essential Duties:  Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary.  Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problem. Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures as outlined in the FMG Scope of Practice Policy and the State of Washington.  Diagnostic tests and procedures may include venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood draw, intradermal (including skin tests), subcutaneous and intramuscular injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents. Administer ordered medications via, oral, topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic and inhaled.  Administer vaccines via oral, topically and by injection and nasal administration. Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately within the scope of authority as outlined in the FMG Scope of Practice Policy and the State of Washington. Prepare, clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan; anticipate Practitioner's needs for medications, supplies and equipment and plan accordingly. Document procedures and interactions in patient’s medical record. Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed. Actively participate in continuing education, required meetings and participates in committees as requested.  Other: Performs related duties as required.