Certified Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Medical Assistant in the Bastrop, TX area.
Responsibilities may include:
--Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
--Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
--Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
--Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
--Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
--Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
--Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
--Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
--Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
--Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
--Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
--May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred. (can be RMA or CMA)
- 1+ years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
- Experience working in a specialist office previously.