What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Castle Rock Medical Center?
Castle Rock Medical Center is looking for a full-time MA (Medical Assistant) to join the team.
Summary of Job:
Works in close harmony with physicians, PAs, nurses, and receptionists. Performs selected nursing and clerical duties to assist in the delivery of patient care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs selected nursing and clerical duties, as assigned by nurse on duty, including:
- Ushers’ patient to proper exam room.
- Takes and records patient history in electronic health record.
- Assesses and records vital signs, weight, and height in electronic health records.
- Prepares patient for exams and procedures as ordered.
- Performs/assists in procedures as ordered by physician/PA/nurse.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for necessary procedures.
- Maintains adequate stock in exam/treatment rooms.
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms between patients.
- Maintains sanitary conditions in department at all times.
- Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment used.
- Maintains accurate, timely and complete documentation of patient files.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Calls back normal lab results to patient.
- Calls in prescriptions to pharmacy as delegated by provider.
- Set up referrals to other agencies.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and has strong knowledge of HIPAA.
- Performs other related duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
- Acceptable experience in primary care setting or CNA license may be substituted.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Knowledge of electronic health record systems.
Wage & Benefits:
- No Weekends.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
- Life Insurance.
- Generous 401(k) & 401(k) Matching.
- Paid Time Off.
- Wage Scale starts at $18.21/hour up to $19.49/hour depending on experience.
Salary : $18 - $19
