Medical Assistant

The Medical Assistant, under the direction of a physician, helps in the delivery of health care for patients. This position performs a wide variety of patient care activities including, but not limited to, maintenance of clinical record and documentation, administering medications, giving injections, and assisting in procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

· Helps in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

· Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients. Cleans rooms after procedures, cleans and disinfects equipment, restocks supplies.

· Helps and accompanies patients from waiting room and prepares patients for examination.

· Interviews patients and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Collects all medical data to help the physician's ability to draw conclusions about the patient's needs. Ensure all charts and forms for the office visit are ready for the provider.

· Measures, collects and records patient's vital signs as needed (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and prepares patients for examinations and tests, procedures and CT scans.

· Prepares and administers routine injections and topical medications excluding controlled substances, as directed by Physician. Identifies and reports adverse reactions.

· Removes and change sterile and non-sterile dressings, as requested.

· Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality

· Maintaining office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders

· Perform other administrative duties as assigned

· Must have the ability to travel to all satellite clinics

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

· Knowledge of standards of safe and accurate medical administration.

· Knowledge of the 5 rights: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time.

· Ability to accurately document patient information under organizational policies, regulations and procedures. Familiarity with HIPPA regulations.

· Ability to make observations of the general physical condition of the patient and notify the healthcare provider of abnormalities.

· Ability to give injections.

· Knowledge of medical terminology.

· Excellent bedside way and ability to make patients be at ease. Appears friendly, reassuring and approachable to patients.

· Ability to take instruction from a doctor.

· Familiarity with medical charts and records.

· High attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Allergy & Immunology
• Otolaryngology
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16