Medical Assistant Preadmission Testing

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant prepares patients for physician/provider examination and administers injections and immunizations as directed. Performs laboratory testing, EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures as directed. Schedules appointments, testing procedures and works both front office and clinical areas. 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform required phlebotomy, administer injections, immunizations and other special procedures, venipuncture, cleansing wounds/lesions sites as directed. Measure and record at least three vital signs per patient visit as directed.
• Arrange for diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admission.
• Perform telephone triage asking details of illness, answering questions, ensuring information is available, and reviewing phone calls with the nurse practitioner or physician as appropriate.
• Maintain waiting room, examination rooms, offices and order supplies as required.
• Work in the front office as needed for patient check in, answering phones, chart organization, and scheduling appointments. Receive payments from patients for services.
• Contribute to team building through the support of management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities. Complete all educational requirements.
• Notify management of changes in workload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and Completion of qualified Medical Assistant course

Education Requirements

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: One (1) or more years of Medical Office experience, previous patient care experience in the office specialty area.

License/Certification Requirements

• Complete CMA or RMA certification within first six months of employment
• Basic Life Safety (American Heart Association) by date of hire