Medical Assistant II - Days - Pinson, AL

Position is Monday - Friday, Days, 8 am - 5 pm and Saturdays 8 am - noon on a rotation

Summary

Responsible for providing support to physician and nursing staff and receiving patients and their families

Responsibilities

Call and accompany the patient from the waiting room to the exam room. Triage patient obtaining a brief history, the reason for the visit, and other procedures needed to prepare the patient for the physician's exam.

Perform capillary/venipuncture

Perform audiograms and visual exams as required

Collect urine specimens from patients as needed

Performs and results strep tests as needed

Documents the results of all lab procedures performed

Prepares and submits medical instruments for sterilization as needed

Cleans and sanitizes exam room between patients

Fill out forms (immunization, school, work, daycare, sports, WIC, etc.) as required

Report any supplies needed for her immediate position to the supervisor

Maintain an orderly patient flow by helping direct the physician and coordinating the movement between the lab and x-ray

Perform and graph peak flows.

Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Three years of experience as a Medical Assistant or Clinical Assistant, preferably in a practice or clinic setting.