What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Alamo Women's Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC?
Responsibilities:
- Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care and treatment
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Prepare patients for examinations and procedures
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood glucose monitoring
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare providers
- Assist with medical procedures, including wound care and suture removal
- Provide medical administrative support, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records
- Perform basic coding for billing purposes
- Prepare and maintain examination rooms and equipment
Experience:
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Familiarity with basic life support techniques
- Understanding of medical administrative tasks, such as insurance verification and billing
- Proficiency in physiology and anatomy knowledge
- Experience with X-Ray procedures is a plus
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, healthcare providers, and other staff members
- Strong attention to detail to accurately record patient information and perform tasks correctly
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation purposes
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
- Ob/Gyn
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
