DACUM Research Chart for Medical Office Assistant - CA-HWI

QMaintain SurgicalInstrumentsQ-1 Gather used instruments Q-2 Wash used instruments Q-3 Soak instruments ingermicidal solutionQ-4 Dry (air dry) instrumentsQ-5 Wrap/bag instruments forsterilizationQ-6 Date, label, and initialbag/wrapQ-7 Fill autoclave withdistilled waterQ-8 Place instruments inautoclaveQ-9 Turn on timer andautoclaveQ-10 Log sterilization process Q-11 Remove instrumentsafter coolingQ-12 Store instruments inappropriate areaRPerform Office MaintenanceR-1 Check equipment in examroomsR-2 Check oxygen tankgauges for tank fullnessR-3 Check refrigeratortemperature & record on logR-4 Calibrate medicalequipmentR-5 Replace fax and copypaperR-6 Replace malfunctioningequipmentR-7 Call repair person whenneededR-8 Check autoclave log sporetestR-9 Make sure coffee & coffeepot are functioningR-10 Check office, examrooms for cleanlinessSInventory SuppliesS-1 Verify quantities ofsupplies against control sheetS-2 Check for expiration dates S-3 Complete order list S-4 Get M.D. approval fororder listS-5 Order supplies fromappropriate companyS-6 Receive shipment ofsuppliesS-7 Cross-reference suppliesreceived with orderS-8 Stock supplies inappropriate placeS-9 Submit invoice slip toadministratorTSupervise OfficeStaff/Medical AssistantT-1 Orient new staff T-2 Explain/enforce rules andregulations of M.A.'sT-3 Prepare workschedules/make assignmentsT-4 Delegate job dutiesT-5 Keep log of total hours perstaff memberT-6 Conduct inservices andtraining for new staffT-7 Conduct employee yearlyevaluationsT-8 Develop work scheduleT-9 Oversee M.A. job duties T-10 Interview potential (new)employeesT-11 Hire new employees