Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Medical Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They assist the professional and technical nursing staff by performing any delegated duties, specialized procedures and assists with the care of clinic patients. To perform all other duties assigned.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Receives patient from the waiting room and escorts the patient to the exam room.
Assists with patient education in conjunction with the physician and/or mid level provider.
Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight, chief complaint, medication and allergies in the patient medical record.
Records any other department specific information in patient chart.
Adheres to all government documentation requirements.
Records and/or reconciles medical, surgical and family...
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