MEDICAL ASSISTANT
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Description
Primary Job Duties:
- Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
- Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information on chart.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
- Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
- Assist physician with any procedures.
- Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
- Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
- Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
- Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.
Job qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited program for Medical Assisting.
- Three or more years medical assisting experience.
- One-Two year in OB/GYN experience
- Ability to read accurately and write medical terminology.
- CPR certification.
- Completion of accredited medical assisting program.
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.
- Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy.
- Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Please Note: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred languages.
Job Type: Full-time
- Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.
- Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information on chart.
- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.
- Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.
- Assist physician with any procedures.
- Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.
- Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.
- Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.
- Perform quality checks on medical equipment.
- Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.
Job qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited program for Medical Assisting.
- Three or more years medical assisting experience.
- One-Two year in OB/GYN experience
- Ability to read accurately and write medical terminology.
- CPR certification.
- Completion of accredited medical assisting program.
- Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.
- Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy.
- Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Please Note: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred languages.
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
- Self motivated and self directed, taking action
- Personal Accountability
- Understand the role of teamwork in providing a quality service
- Understand the accuracy when dealing with patient records
- Possess a general clerical aptitude and basic knowledge of record keeping
- The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people professionally and cheerfully, even under pressure
- Provide strong problem solving abilities
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion as a rule
- Able to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions and adhere to prescribed departmental routines
- Bi-Lingual a plus, but not a requirement
- 1-2 years in OBGYN
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person