Certified Medical Assistant

Location: Peoria-91st - Peoria, AZ 85381 | Position Type: Full Time | Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Job Summary The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in multiple settings, including the clinic and surgical settings. They offer safe, knowledgeable, compassionate individualized care to all patients and are responsible for the following functions depending on organizational needs: Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height Show patients to examination rooms, procedure rooms or operative rooms and prepare them for the physician Record patients' medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and information such as test results in medical records Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug, and noting expiration date Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care instructions, and physician's instructions to patients Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing tasks such as giving injections and removing sutures Under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean Inspect sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on a sterile field in an organized manner Assist physician with surgical procedures while maintaining sterile field Assess the patient’s condition throughout the exam, procedure or surgery according to facility’s policies and notify physician and RN of any indication of distress Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment between each patient and at the end of the day Correctly dispose of infection waste and biohazard materials Schedule appointments for patients Change dressings on wounds Greet patients arriving at office or clinic Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission Inventory and assess the need for instruments, supplies and equipment while keeping the room stocked Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses Perform accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner Respond to emergency situations based on nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and being familiar with their location Assist physicians in patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and ensure proper documentation per facility’s policy Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order Adhere to all policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization Experience Requirements One (1)+ year experience in a medical setting (preferred) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Thorough knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving Basic to intermediate computer operation Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function Knowledge of state and federal regulations and general understanding of HIPAA guidelines Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr