Medical Assistant, Nazareth Family Medicine

Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient medical records, determining needed services, and completing pre-charting up to five days prior to appointments. Prepare patients for examination by measuring vital signs, updating medication and allergy lists, and escorting them to exam rooms. Assist in capturing demographic information, maintaining clinical supplies, cleaning exam rooms, and autoclaving contaminated instruments. Provide patient care services including injections or immunizations within state guidelines, disposing of bio-hazardous waste per protocol, and managing vaccine temperature logs and inventory. Coordinate with providers regarding hospital discharges, specialist visits, and patient education on chronic conditions. Perform administrative tasks such as check-in/check-out functions and opening/closing office procedures.