Certified Medical Assistant

Perform patient care duties including organizing patient flow, assisting patients, collecting histories and specimens, performing screenings, assisting with procedures, charting, relaying instructions, and answering calls Handle clerical tasks including medical records, lab/X-ray reports, referrals, forms, scheduling, insurance verification, demographics, and chart management Set up instruments and equipment, clean exam/procedure rooms and equipment, maintain sterilizer records, order and restock supplies Respect and promote patient rights, respond to emergency codes, and report patient or staff problems to the immediate supervisor Perform clinical medical assisting duties according to state law, including asepsis, sterilization, vital signs, injections, minor surgery assistance, laboratory procedures, CLIA-waived testing, venipunctures, specimen handling, EKGs, triage, and first aid Perform other duties as assigned Requirements High school diploma or GED Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting Appropriate certificate indicating a passing grade for a specific specialty when working in a specialty department Minimum one year of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and/or documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office Current experience with electrocardiograms (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary procedures, and injections Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions Thorough knowledge of computer information systems Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds Ability to work in a professional office environment Ability to travel primarily locally during the business day, with occasional out-of-area and overnight travel possibly expected Core Competencies Demonstrates proficiency in clinical medical assisting, including EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture, and minor surgery assistance, while ensuring patient care and safety in a professional environment. Possesses strong organizational skills for managing patient flow, medical records, and clerical tasks effectively. Highest-signal resume keywords Clinical Medical Assisting Electrocardiograms (EKG) Venipuncture Vital Signs Medical Records Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Patient Care Duties Asepsis Sterilization Injections Laboratory Procedures CLIA-waived testing Triage First Aid Charting Specimen Handling Soft Skills Problem Solving Communication Professionalism Certifications & Qualifications Medical Assistant Diploma Specialty Certificate Industry Keywords Patient Rights Emergency Codes Medical Facility Clerical Tasks Scheduling Insurance Verification Tools & Technologies Computer Information Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr