Medical Assistant

Medical AssistantAssists in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management.Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. Requires corrected near and far vision and hearing to normal ranges. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Potential exposure to communicable diseases or potentially infected bodily fluids.Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. May be called upon to assist physician at hospital or outside facility. Public environment. Bloodborne area.Example of duties and responsibilities:Prepares patients for examination and treatment. Takes patient histories and vital signs as required.Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments.Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.Assists physicians in preparing for minor surgeries, physicals, exams, etc.Assists with scheduling of tests, X-rays, and treatments.Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Takes and delivers appropriate phone messages.Orders and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment.Maintains patient files, records, and other information.Schedules surgical procedures at the hospital and clinic. Schedules H&P appointments if nurse is unavailable.Obtains pre-certification for office/hospital surgical procedures and forwards the information to the appropriate physician/nurse.Labels and maintains proper storage of specimens and provides them for courier pick-up.Works under direction of Staff LPN or RN.Assist Physician with Patient testing such as EKG’s, Pap’s, cultures.Assist Patient with scheduling of labs and other appointments.Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge, skills, 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.Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.Skill in taking vital signs.Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.Ability to maintain quality control standards.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.Ability to work with computers.Ability to communicate clearly.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to be a team player.Education:High school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting ProgramExperience:Previous Medical Office experience.Certificate/License:Certification or registration as medical assistant (Preferred)CPR certification.