Medical Assistant

Primary Job Duties:

- Greet patients in waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter.

- Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information on chart.

- Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination.

- Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use.

- Assist physician with any procedures.

- Perform dosage calculations for administering medications.

- Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results, and supplies used.

- Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, and schedule follow-up appointments.

- Monitor disposable inventory and place orders for medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

- Perform quality checks on medical equipment.

- Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.

Job qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited program for Medical Assisting.

- Three or more years medical assisting experience.

- One-Two year in OB/GYN experience

- Ability to read accurately and write medical terminology.

- CPR certification.

- Completion of accredited medical assisting program.

- Basic computer skills including familiarity with electronic medical records.

- Types 25 words per minute with 96% accuracy.

- Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Please Note: Bilingual (English and Spanish) Preferred languages.