Medical Assistant

Job Summary:

Medical Assistants are responsible for obtaining patient records and test results, coordinating daily administrative tasks, preparing treatment rooms for examinations, issuing medications, and assisting practitioners during medical procedures.

Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant Program or Military Medical Corpsman Program preferred but not required.
• One to two years of experience in a medical setting.
• Have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical health care record systems.

Job Duties:

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Preparing and administering medications for patients as directed by physicians.
• Coordinating the daily administrative activities, coordination of services, and patient medical record maintenance.
• Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with medical procedures and other patient care.
• Delivering compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Ability to perform lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions outlined above. If I am employed by Recon Healthcare Services as a Medical Assistant, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and abilities.