Medical Assistant-Office

Description

As a Medical Assistant you will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and document basic medical history

Obtain full patient vital signs

Prepare and administer injections

Perform EKG, PFT, Orthostatic readings, vision screenings

Wound dressing and suture removal

Advising and instructing patients about medications, diagnostic testing, lab results as directed by provider.

Organize and schedule appointments as needed

Arrange home health, laboratory, diagnostic testing services

Assist during medical examinations and procedures

Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Complete and process necessary patient paperwork

Skills

Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures

Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and priorities work

Social perceptiveness and service oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software

EMR experience

Lab experience a plus

X-ray certification a plus

Requirements

CMA or RMA licensing preferred

Candidate must have a reliable method of transportation