Medical assistants in an OB/GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) medical office have a blend of clinical and administrative responsibilities, all tailored to support women’s health care. Here’s a breakdown of typical job duties:
Clinical Duties
These focus on direct patient care and supporting the providers:
- Taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, weight, pulse)
- Documenting patient history and reason for visit
- Preparing patients for exams (e.g., pelvic exams, Pap smears, prenatal checks)
- Assisting with procedures, such as:
- Pap smears
- Colposcopies
- IUD insertions/removals
- Endometrial biopsies
- various other visits
- Collecting and labeling lab specimens, including urine and swabs
- Performing point-of-care testing, such as pregnancy tests or urinalysis
- Sterilizing and setting up instruments
- Giving injections, including vaccines and prenatal shots (under supervision)
- Charting and updating electronic health records (EHR)
Administrative Duties
These help keep the office running efficiently and ensure good patient communication:
- Scheduling appointments, including follow-ups and prenatal visits
- Verifying insurance
- Managing phone calls — relaying messages, answering patient questions
- Filing and maintaining medical records
- Processing referrals to specialists or for imaging/labs
- Educating patients on procedures, medications, and prenatal/postpartum care
Special Considerations in OB/GYN
- Providing emotional support during sensitive or stressful visits (e.g., infertility, miscarriage, abnormal test results)
- Being trained in HIPAA and patient privacy, especially concerning reproductive health
- Having sensitivity to a diverse patient population, including teens, pregnant women, and patients undergoing menopause or dealing with gynecologic concerns
If you like to sit and be on your phone or eat at your desk, this is not the place for you. Please do not apply and waste your time or our We are busy and want to work with awesome people!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Las Vegas, NV 89148 (Required)
Work Location: In person
