Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant Job Duties and responsibility:

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments for your patients including preparation and maintenance of supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

• Give injections, and assist with lab testing and phlebotomy needs

• Assist physicians in applying splints, dressings, and bandages as applicable

• Assist with transfers and scheduling of follow-up care

• Screen incoming calls for referral to physicians and practitioners

• Surgery Scheduling

• Answering the telephone

• Assist with other physicians as needed.

• Triage patient calls, Rx refills

• Assist physicians in in-office procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

• Provide coverage for other physicians when needed.

EDUCATION:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of Medical Assisting or other direct clinical patient care experience in a healthcare setting.

• Experience in an OB/Gyn practice strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Medical Assistant Certification, preferred but not required if Exam was passed but certification has lapsed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical practice and care to assist in giving patient care.

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.

• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.

• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.

• Skill in taking vital signs.

• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.

• Demonstrates tact and understanding when dealing with patients, team members, members of other disciplines, and the public.

• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines and procedures.

We are a 5 physician OB-GYN group located at Medical City Dallas. We are looking to add a dedicated, ambitious Medical Assistant to our team.
The ideal candidate would have OB-GYN experience, an ability to work under pressure, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and understand the flexibility, positive attitude, and multitasking required throughout a work day.

Company Description

We are a 5 physician OB-GYN group located at Medical City Dallas. We are looking to add a dedicated, ambitious Medical Assistant to our team.\r\nThe ideal candidate would have OB-GYN experience, an ability to work under pressure, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and understand the flexibility, positive attitude, and multitasking required throughout a work day.