Medical Assistant

Description

essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records 
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height 
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean  
• Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing  
• Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests  
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients 
• Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies 
• Maintain inventory of test kits and order supplies for kits when necessary 
• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures 
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential 
• Greet and check-in patients arriving at office or clinic
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• High school diploma/ GED; Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferred
• Minimum two years of experience working in an ambulatory clinic/medical office setting preferred
• Possess an ability to function in a high stress, physically demanding setting 
• Knowledge of health care regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)  
• Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accurately 
• Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality