POSITION SUMMARY
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts a history of the patients condition based on interview and performs relevant aspects of a physical assessment, including vital signs, pain scale, height, weight etc. and documents un the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Assist the physician in performing procedures by preparing the required instruments and equipment, assisting during surgical procedures and examining rooms when needed by physician. Helps maintain clinical equipment
- Set up treatment room as needed for visits; ensure rooms, supply closets and lab areas are clean, stock and organized; maintain the lab and triage the patient phone calls and visit needs.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or scheduling appointment.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
- Bilingual A +
Skills and Qualifications
- Good communication skills. Medical Assistants must be active listeners in order to understand and accurately record patients issues and specifications
- Organizational and clerical skills
- Medical Knowledge
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation
- Computer skills
- Customer Service skills
- Team Player
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
