Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Key Duties and Tasks

• Patient Care
• Administrative Tasks
• Clinical Procedures
• Communication
• Record Keeping
• Detailed Responsibilities

Medical assistants play a crucial role in healthcare settings. Their responsibilities include:

1. Patient Care

• Taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, etc.)
• Preparing patients for examinations
• Assisting physicians during exams

2. Administrative Tasks

• Scheduling appointments
• Managing patient records
• Handling insurance forms

3. Clinical Procedures

• Collecting and preparing laboratory specimens
• Performing basic laboratory tests
• Administering medications as directed by physicians

4. Communication

• Explaining treatment procedures to patients
• Providing instructions for medication and special diets
• Liaising between patients and healthcare providers

5. Record Keeping

• Updating and filing patient medical records
• Coding and filling out insurance forms
• Arranging for hospital admissions and laboratory services

Medical assistants must maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, and compassion in their daily responsibilities.

General Accountabilities

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Purchases and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during fine needle aspiration biopsy by handing over instruments and materials.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR and first aid certification required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred

Skills

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• 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
• Degree in medical assistance
• Experience with EMR or eClinicalWorks
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Willing to start ASAP
• ECW experience