The Certified Medical Assistant assists in preparation for patient care, provides care coordination, clinical documentation, and other clinical support functions in a physician practice office setting. This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus.
Job Responsibilities
Prepare patients for physician/provider examination
Administer injections and immunizations
Perform laboratory testing, EKG's and other medical office testing and procedures
Arrange for diagnostic testing, specialist appointments and hospital admission.
Initiate and finalize managed care referrals
Perform telephone triage
Maintain examination rooms
Measure and record vital signs
Contribute to team building through the support of management decisions and participating in performance improvement activities. Train other Medical Assistants.
Notify management of changes in workload.
Complete all educational requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of qualified Medical Assistant course.
Experience Requirements
Minimum: None
Preferred: One (1) or more years of Medical Office experience, previous patient care experience in the physician office specialty area.
License/Certification Requirements
Minimum: Certified or Registered Medical Assistant and Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)