Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Performs/assists in numerous procedures including vital signs (BP, HR, RR, T, HT, & WT), EKG, BMI, vision tests and specimen collections.

Provides appropriate assistance in the medical triage of patients.

Stocks examination rooms with supplies on a daily basis and as needed.

Assists providers with procedures and routine examinations in the examination rooms.

Records pertinent medical information in the Electronic Medical Records.

Assists nurses in preparing, completing, and maintaining medical records and reports.

Performs routine clinical administrative operations including photocopying charts, updating log book, follow-up on abnormal labs and referrals, calling patients when necessary, mailing letters to patients, and faxing referrals to central office.

Assists in  refrigerator temperatures maintenance  along with ordering medications, vaccines and medical supplies as needed.

Provides health counseling to patients, including HIV counseling.

Facilitates related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.

Coordinates with health care team to facilitate the highest quality of health services for patients.

Compliance with Infection Control policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Look For

fluent in Spanish speaking.

Excellent typing and computer skills. 

Current Medical Assistant Certificate from a State Licensed School/Program.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Health Care Provider

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