Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Title

Medical Assistant

Job Summary

Assists physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing administrative and clinical duties.

General Accountabilities

· Prepares patient chart for upcoming appointments.

· Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.

· Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.

· Interviews patients to obtain their medical history, social history, family history.

· Records patient medical history, social history, family history, vitals, and test results in patient medical files.

· Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks, temperature, O2 monitoring, X-rays, wound measurements.

· Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.

· Maintains supplies and equipment.

· Communicates plan of treatment with patients, per provider recommendations.

· 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: Certification as a medical assistant

Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses/Certifications: CPR and first aid certification, X-Ray certification; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication

· Active listening

· Medical terminology

· Attention to detail

· Time Management

· Organization

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to bend, squat, and lift. Extended periods of standing are required for this position.