Medical Assistant

Job Description

Summary:

Record patients' medical and family histories and personal information.Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, height and temperature. Administer medications and injections under direction of physicians and also as authorized by law. Record vital signs, complaints, presenting symptoms, histories and other information into patient records. Schedule examinations, consultations and procedures on patients. Prepare blood and other samples for laboratory tests.

Education: Medical assistants receive training through vocational or community college programs.

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a clinic or hospital setting.Company Description

Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. was established in October 1977 to provide comprehensive, quality, primary and preventative health care services in the Black Belt Region of Alabama. As the the name implies, RHMPI began in the rural environment and has grown to serve patients from both urban and rural communities. The quality and value of our services attract patients from all economic groups.