MEDICAL ASSISTANT (SPANISH
SPEAKING) 2610
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE
CLASS
An employee in this class
performs para-professional work, or assists medical providers in conducting
medical examinations of patients in health centers or related health programs. The work differs from that of a Medical Assistant in that the incumbent
is also responsible for communicating with Spanish-speaking persons in Spanish
and assisting them in their contacts with the department. Work includes performing various preliminary medical screenings tests
and clerical duties. The incumbent's
performance is supervised and subject to review by professional supervisors.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Interviews
clients, including Spanish-speaking, to obtain medical history and records
information on charts;
Takes
blood pressure and pulse, tests urine specimens, draws blood samples and checks
height, weight and vision to prepare client for complete physical examination
by medical providers;
Conducts
electrocardiograph, hearing and pulmonary function examinations;
Sets
up examining rooms and tables; sterilizes and cleans equipment;
Makes
appointments, maintains records and prepares correspondence and reports;
May
administer written psychological examinations to employees in specialized
employment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES,
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Working knowledge of medical
office policies and procedures; working knowledge of medical terminology,
medical instruments and equipment and their applicability and uses; skill in
the use of sphygmomanometer, electrocardiograph, audiometer, spirometer and
vision-testing equipment; ability to safely draw intravenous blood; ability to
deal effectively with clients in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to speak and understand fluent Spanish; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to follow oral
and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency
diploma and one (1) year of experience in a position which involved assisting
with medical treatment or in the examination of patients, and included the
performance of intravenous blood drawing.
NOTE: Either satisfactory completion of a medical assistant program from a State
licensed school; or, a school or program accredited by an accrediting agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or, a NY State or Regionally
accredited college or university may be substituted for the one (1) year of
required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
There will be a qualifying Spanish language examination.
R 7/15/10
Competitive