Medical Assistant / Research Assistant (49512)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Essential Job Functions :

• Record patient vital signs and document provider notes and changes in medical condition
• Prepare examination rooms and assist practitioners with patient care and procedures
• Assist physicians during routine checkups, outpatient procedures, and physical examinations
• Monitor and document patient symptoms for provider review
• Collect tissue and fluid samples and coordinate laboratory submissions
• Prepare and administer medications under the direction of supervising physicians
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered support during office visits
• Manage office telephone systems, including answering and returning calls
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Greet patients and coordinate check-in and check-out procedures
• Document and maintain patient medical records, including medical history and insurance information
• Perform data entry and maintain patient files within electronic health record and facility databases
• Coordinate daily office activities to support efficient clinic operations
• Collect baseline, discharge, and follow-up data from program participants
• Administer and score assessment instruments
• Enter participant data into the Clinical Data System (CDS), SPSS databases, and SPARS system, as required
• Monitor quantitative and qualitative data collection processes
• Coordinate the compilation, organization, and management of research data
• Maintain tracking and follow-up logs for all participants
• Build rapport with participants to support engagement, tracking, and follow-up efforts
• Conduct basic statistical analyses
• Assist with the development of reports as required by the Senior Scientist of Evaluation and Outcomes
• Support the Program Director and Senior Scientist of Evaluation and Outcomes with Performance Improvement activities

Other Duties

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

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WORKING CONDITIONS :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB :

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

hand, and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files). Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved physical de-escalation techniques.

MENTAL DEMANDS :