What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at UNITED MEDICAL DOCTORS MASTER?
Job Details
Job Location: Encino, CA
Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Description
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
- Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
- Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Maintain inventory of test kits and order supplies for kits when necessary
- Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures
- Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records; completing diagnostic coding and procedure coding; keeping patient information confidential
- Greet and check-in patients arriving at office or clinic
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma/ GED; Associates degree in Medical Assisting preferred
- Minimum two years of experience working in an ambulatory clinic/medical office setting preferred
- Possess an ability to function in a high stress, physically demanding setting
- Knowledge of health care regulations and preventative measures (HIPAA confidentiality, infection spread, etc.)
- Exemplary customer service experience including client relationships and job knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to exercise manual dexterity, control precision and arm-hand steadiness accurately
- Ability to be empathetic with patients; ability to maintain confidentiality
Salary : $21 - $25
