Medical Assistant - OBGYN

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant - Genesis OBGYN Northwest

JOB DESCRIPTION 
Summary: 
Our Medical Assistants primarily provides clinical and administrative support to our OB/GYN physicians and other clinical staff. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills and be able to be empathetic towards patients while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.  

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for verifying patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit. 
• Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary. 
• Responsible for collecting and preparing laboratory specimens and giving patients injections. 

Primary Duties: 

• Prepare exam rooms for patients including stocking with proper supplies and cleaning after each patient visit.  
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in EHR system. 
• Assist provider with in-office exams and procedures while ensuring patient comfort. 
• Educate patients on reproductive health, prenatal care, contraception, and other health related concerns.  
• Sterilize equipment and exam rooms after each patient visit. 
• Schedule patients for visits and follow ups. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Knowledge of patient care techniques, administering injections, taking vitals and performing basic lab tests.  
• Knowledge of sterilization processes. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.  
• Customer service skills in handling patient questions and concerns with professionalism, empathy and patience.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to handle unexpected situations calmly and problem-solving patient concerns or conflicts. 
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.  

Work Environment:

• May require occasional travel or overtime. 
• Work is performed in a professional healthcare setting. 
• This position operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 
• Exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and toxic substances in the work environment. 
• Travel between locations is required.

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift and move medical equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.  
• Extended periods of standing and walking. 
• Manual ability for handling instruments and equipment.  

Education:

• Must have a current valid certification as a Medical Assistant.

Experience: ​​​​​​​

• Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required
• Minimum 3 years Medical Assisting experience in a specialty medical practice, preferably OB/GYN.

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