Job Title: Medical Assistant
Profession: Healthcare
Specialty: Medical Assistant
Duration: Minimum of 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum one year of past work experience in this position
License: High school diploma or GED
Certifications: Completion certificate from a MA accredited Health Care Training Program; current fit testing for N95 particulate respirators; current First Aid Certification
Must-Have: Minimum one year of past work experience in this position
Description:
Performs duties within the Medical Assistant scope of practice to ensure quality patient care.
Works under the direct supervision of medical or nursing personnel.
Completes required documentation in the electronic health record or other modality.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
Takes patient histories, vital signs, and records chief complaints.
Performs office procedures, tests, and examinations.
Maintains adequate supplies for exam/procedure rooms.
Transcribes provider orders and schedules return appointments.
Administers injections, immunizations, and skin TB tests per protocol.
Performs venipunctures and laboratory tests.
Conducts office duties including copying, filing, scanning, scheduling, and document preparation.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer skills to create documents, spreadsheets, emails, and calendar tasks utilizing Microsoft Office software.
May be required to float to other locations as needed.