Medical Assistant with Strong Phlebotomy Skills

Job Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of licensed Medical Providers, the successful Medical Assistant will efficiently and effectively perform administrative and clinical duties. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records. Clinical duties may include, such preparing treatment room for patient exams, recording patient medical history, and cleaning medical equipment.

Responsibilities:

Prepares exam rooms

Maintain all logs and required checks

Escort patients to exam rooms and take accurate medical history

Measure vital signs and document all information in patient’s chart

Assist medical provider in exam rooms and may translate English/Spanish

Draws blood, gives vaccinations, administers medication, and changes dressings

Performs routine screening tests, such as Spirometry, EKG’s, ABI’s and allergy testing

Ensure all related reports and labs are complete and available in patients’ medical records prior to their appointment

Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records

Disinfects, cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations

Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures

Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies and properly disposes of contaminated supplies

Take telephone, text, email and fax messages and provide feedback and answers

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent substitute

2 years; combined education/experience as substitute

CPR and first aid certification required

Certification as a medical assistant (CCMA or RMA) preferred

Required Skills:

Good verbal and written communication skills

Experience with EMR, Google Sheets, Google Drive

Able to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to perform phlebotomy and administer injections in a safe and effective manner

Answering the telephone in a pleasant and helpful manner using a multi-line phone system

Position Related Skills:

Tactfulness

Ability to adapt to change

Ability to manage workflow

Confident, positive demeanor

Problem-solving and decision-making

Compassionate and caring in dealing with others

Physical Demands:

Occasionally required to sit, walk, and/or squat

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds)

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus