Medical Assistant

Job Description

Medical Assistant

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.

Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.

*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