Medical Assistant

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· Interviewing patient to determine medical problem/condition and documenting in patient’s chart.

· Obtaining and recording patient’s height, weight, and vital signs.

· Assisting physician with patient examination as needed.

· Reviewing physician’s orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patient.

· Cleaning and dressing wounds.

· Administering specified medication orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection; documenting time and dosage in patient’s chart.

· Maintaining medication and immunization history.

· Performing electrocardiography and respiratory testing.

· Collecting samples such as blood, urine, and sputum for testing.

· Disinfecting exam rooms after each patient visit.

· Maintaining supplies; ordering supplies; disposing of expired or damaged supplies.

· Responding to patient telephone and portal inquiries.

· Maintaining patient records for Quality Assurance measures

· Prompt and regular attendance

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; English grammar and usage.

· Ability to read and interpret medical procedures and terminology.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Education and Experience:

· One-year certificate from college or technical school;

· Three to six months related experience and/or training; or the

· Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the required skills and abilities.

Licensure/Certifications:

· CMA, RMA, LPN, EMT strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

· Prolonged periods of standing, walking and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

· Ability to visually adjust and focus.

· Ability to hear and communicate.

· Ability to use hands to handle, feel, and type.

· Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, and reach.

Work Environment:

· Climate-controlled indoor setting.

· Low to moderate noise level.

· Adequate lighting to see and perform job functions.

· Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Medical Specialty:

• Internal Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21