Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant
Job Summary
Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.
General Accountabilities
Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.
Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree
Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Licenses/Certifications: CPR and first aid certification required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred
Skills
Speaking , Active listening, Social perceptiveness, Monitoring