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August 28, 2024
BlueBrain Services LTD
Medical Assistant
JOB PURPOSE
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure smooth operations in the Farm clinic.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure smooth operations in the Farm clinic.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Taking Medical Histories: Recording patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Assisting with Examinations: Preparing patients for examination, assisting the physician during examinations.
- Performing Basic Laboratory tests: Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens.
- Performing venipunctures and other phlebotomy procedures.
- Wound Care: Dressing wounds and removing sutures or staples.
- Patient Education: Providing patient education and instructions on medications, special diets, and other physician-prescribed treatment regimens.
- Sterilizing Equipment: Ensuring all medical instruments and examination rooms are sterilized and properly maintained.
- Respond to Emergencies: Monitory partners on the farm, reacting to emergencies and getting them to the health center
- Ensure sufficient availability of all drugs in the clinic weekly/monthly/quarter
- Coordinate regular updating of services in the clinic and request for resupply of drugs when necessary.
- Provide immediate medical care and first aid to farm workers in case of injuries or illnesses
- Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all farm workers.
- Carry out other duties as required by management.
- Scheduling Appointments: Managing patient appointments and follow-ups.
- Patient Check-In/Check-Out: Handling patient registration, check-in, and check-out procedures.
- Medical Records: Updating and maintaining accurate electronic and hard copies of all diagnosed partners attended to at the clinic in Soilless Farm Lab.
- Correspondence: Managing correspondence, including answering phone calls and responding to emails.
- Inventory Management: Ordering and maintaining inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Patient Communication: Communicating with patients regarding test results, prescriptions, and treatment plans as directed by a physician.
- Office Management: Assisting with the overall management and coordination of the office or clinic.
- Handling Financial Transactions: Processing payments and managing financial transactions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Medical Sciences or any related field from an accredited institution.
- Valid medical license in the state of employment.
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing/Medical experience, preferably in an occupational health or emergency care setting.
- Experience in a farm or agricultural setting is a plus.
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