Job Scope

A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice including administrative and clinical procedures under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician.

In accordance with Florida State Regulations, a Medical Assistant can perform the following duties under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician:

Essential Functions

The essential functions are the primary dimensions for performance review.

Maintain patient privacy.

Perform aseptic procedures.

Take patient’s vital signs.

Prepare patients for the provider’s care.

Perform venipunctures and administer routine, non-controlled medications.

Correctly document all entries in the medical record, either electronic or hard copy, to include signature, date and time.

Perform all assigned electronic medical record functions, to include responding to and handling Allscripts tasks, as directed.

Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.

Observe and report patients’ signs or symptoms.

Administer basic first aid.

Assist with patient examinations or treatments.

Operate office medical equipment.

Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.

Perform basic laboratory procedures.

Clerical Duties: Depending on Department/Clinic needs, duties may occasionally include: scheduling patient appointments, obtaining necessary signatures and documentation as well as appropriate demographic and financial information, maintain medical records, announce the arrival of patients, answer incoming telephone calls, serve as liaison between patients, nurses, physicians and others, and provide excellent customer service.

Use computer software systems, such as Electronic Medical Record, Medical Necessity, Ancillary Test Results, etc.

Age of Patients: ___ All Ages ___ Adult Only ___ Pediatrics Only

Secondary Functions

Adhere to all regulatory requirements such as JCAHO, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.