Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange office admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments

Skills

• Certification in medical assistance
• Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software
• Basic IV catheter management (PICC and Midline catheter dressing changes, catheter flushes etc).
• Proven experience with administering injections including but not limited to vaccines, intramuscular antibiotics. Experience with intravenous medications will be an advantage.