Medical Assistant
Description
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides clinical and procedural support for patients receiving outpatient diagnostic and interventional services. The role supports safe patient flow before, during, and after procedures and assists the clinical team with patient preparation, room readiness, supplies, equipment, turnover, documentation support, and other delegated duties within training and demonstrated competency.
The Medical Assistant works primarily in the procedural area and supports efficient, safe, patient-centered care while maintaining infection prevention, privacy, safety, and professional standards.
Working Conditions
· Works in an outpatient clinical and procedural environment.
· Frequently walks and stands for prolonged periods and may assist with patient positioning, transport, and mobility.
· May be required to wear lead or other radiation-protective equipment when present in fluoroscopic procedure areas.
· Uses computers, electronic medical records, telephones, office equipment, and clinical equipment applicable to
· assigned duties.
· May be exposed to blood and body fluids, sharps, cleaning agents, medications, radiation, and other occupational hazards associated with healthcare.
· Must follow infection prevention, standard precautions, personal protective equipment, and workplace safety
· requirements.
· May occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and lift supplies or equipment.