MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain safe, secure and heathy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Determine if the purpose of the visit is urgent or emergent and should be taken directly to the ER.
• Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document current medications and all allergies for each patient.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedure(s) when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patient specimen and conduct laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stock rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• 1-year previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Work independently and effectively in a busy environment.
• Knowledgeable of EMRs and regulatory practices.