Medical Assistant
Job Summary
- Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.
General Accountabilities:
- Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
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Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
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Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
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Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
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Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
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Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
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Maintains supplies and equipment.
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Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
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Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
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Assists physicians during examination
Job Qualifications
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses/Certifications: CPR and first aid certification required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred
Skills
- Speaking
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Active listening
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Social perceptiveness
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Monitoring
