GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Support Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients. These duties may include but are not limited to the greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room, obtaining medical histories, the measurement and recording of vital signs, preparing patients for an examination/procedure, and assisting the provider during the examination/procedure.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Please Note: The following duties & responsibilities may not apply to all ambulatory areas): Patient Care:

+ Escort patient to room and prepares patient for examination, procedure, and treatment.

+ Obtain vital signs.

+ Obtain and record patient history employing critical thinking skills.

+ Prepare for, set up and assist with examinations, procedures, and t...