Medical Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

• Taking Patient Vital Signs
• Taking Medical Histories
• Preparing Patients for Medical Tests and Examinations
• Aiding Physicians During Examinations
• Explaining Medical Procedures to Patients
• Sterilizing Medical Instruments
• Removing Sutures
• Calling or electronically entering prescriptions into pharmacies
• Preparing Patients for X-Rays
• Administering Topical, Oral, or Intramuscular Medications
• Transcribing all notes and documents related to treatments.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Professional Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification as a Medical Assistant or diploma from an accredited school is highly preferred
• A minimum of one year experience as a Medical Assistant in a clinic, physician practice or urgent care setting

Professional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of medical correspondence, managing electronic medical records
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience as a Phlebotomist is desirable but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player, able to work with provider and other team members of the care team
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)