Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient lab results and discusses abnormal findings with the physician
• Fills out vital signs and enters data into EHR
• Takes vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure
• Draws blood and gives injections under supervision
• Completes intake forms and determines appropriate services for patients
• Performs phone triage and completes paperwork and faxes
• Prepares patient charts and sources information from referring providers
• Manages specimens and ensures proper disposal of contaminated supplies
• Maintains cleanliness and sterility in examination rooms and triage area
• Stocks examination rooms with medical supplies and cleans/disposes of instruments
• Checks and documents patient charts, prepares education packets, and completes drug refills
• Assists with changing wound dressings and managing medicine closet
• Aids in resolving scheduling conflicts and explains treatments to patients

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program or equivalent military training
• Certification (CMA or RMA) or ability to obtain within six months of employment
• Completion of BLS class and re-certify every two years
• Previous medical office experience with relevant functions preferred
• Some working knowledge of computers
• Customer service-oriented individual required