JOB SUMMARY
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Assistant job description is intended to highlight major responsibilities within the role, but it is not limited to these items.
- Taking Patient Vital SignsÂ
- Taking Medical HistoriesÂ
- Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and ExaminationsÂ
- Assisting Physicians During ExaminationsÂ
- Explaining Medical Procedures to PatientsÂ
- Sterilizing Medical InstrumentsÂ
- Removing SuturesÂ
- Calling or electronic entering Prescriptions into Pharmacies
- Preparing Patients for X-RaysÂ
- Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular MedicationsÂ
- Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.Â
- Other duties as assigned
- Travel to clinics within the region as needed for business operation or staffing coverage requirements.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred.
- A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care settingÂ
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical recordsÂ
- Excellent customer service skillsÂ
- Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required.Â
- Excellent verbal and written communication skillsÂ
- Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred