Medical Assistant - Family Practice

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct patient care
• Perform specialized medical procedures of a routine nature
• Assist medical and/or nursing staff in the examination and treatment of patients
• Room patients, measure and record vital signs
• Complete patient interview and history
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests and treatments
• Assists with procedures as ordered by physician
• Collect samples such as blood, urine, and sputum from patients
• Perform routine laboratory tests on samples

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A diploma from a Medical Assistant Program OR
• Minimum of 1 year of medical assisting experience OR
• Military Medic training OR
• EMT-P (Paramedic) training OR
• Equivalent of 1 year combined relevant medical assisting experience and education
• Medical Assistant Certification (preferred)

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Vital Signs Measurement
• Medical Procedures
• Laboratory Testing
• Sample Collection
• Patient Interviewing
• Medical Assisting
• Examination Preparation
• Treatment Assistance
• Medical Record Keeping

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Empathy
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Patient Advocacy

Certifications & Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification