Carbon HealthMedical Assistant
Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2022Sunnyvale, California, United States• Prepares the necessary information (i.e., lab and procedural results), equipment and supplies for exam. Assists physicians with procedure set-ups, patient procedures and examinations • Performs patient care, including vital signs, weights, rooming, assisting with procedures, medication administration (vaccinations) and injections and other necessary tests
• Administers medication following approved procedures and only after checking medication and dose with a licensed person. Processes requests for prescription refills according to established practice • As required, performs waived testing (urine dipstick, urine pregnancy test, blood glucose testing), perform EKGs, administer immunizations • Collects and sends specimens to appropriate labs for testing per protocol. Assists the physician with maintaining preventive health measures for a panel of patients
• Promptly and accurately reports and refers patient’s concerns and symptoms, reactions, changes (appropriate to age) to licensed clinic personnel
• Scheduling