Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Assists physician by performing clinical duties and administrative duties as needed.

General Accountabilities

-Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

-Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.

-Performs routine screening tests, such a height and weight measurements and BP checks.

-Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.

-Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments

-Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.

-Process patient specimens and coordinate pick-up.

-Assists physician during examination by handing over instruments and materials.

-Assists with front desk duties if staff is limited or otherwise engaged.

-Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician.

-Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician.

-Escort patients to front desk area to inform staff of pertinent information such as follow-up, procedure performed or needed.

-Ensure all related reports, labs and information is filed and is available in patient's medical records prior to their appointment.

-Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments.

-Take phone messages and provide feedback and answers to patient/ physician/pharmacy calls

-Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physician.

-All other duties as assigned by physician.

-Maintains strict patient confidentiality.

-The company reserves the right to add or change duties as any time

Skills

-Speaking and active listening

-Social perceptiveness and calming demeanor for patient comfort.

-Monitoring and ability to recognize medical emergencies and urgent issues.

-Full understanding of clinical procedures for patient education.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person