Medical Assistant

Clinical Duties:

• Prepare patients for exams and procedures

• Record vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration)

• Assist providers during examinations

• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens

• Perform basic lab tests (urinalysis, blood draws, etc.)

• Administer medications and injections as directed by a physician

• Sterilize and maintain medical instruments and equipment

• Update and maintain patients’ medical records

• Explain treatment procedures, medications, and diets to patients

Administrative Duties:

• Greet and check in patients

• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow

• Answer phones and respond to inquiries

• Verify insurance and process billing/coding information

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations

• Handle correspondence, filing, and data entry