Medical Assistant

Job Description

The Medical Assistant is a specifically trained individual who deals with patients during all aspects of care. They perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of the Physician or Physician's designee.

• Assist Physician with any in-office procedures.
• Aid in initial consultations and weekly status checks.
• Perform routine follow-up examinations.
• Handle emergency visits as needed.
• Schedule and follow-up on diagnostic studies, obtaining physicians' signatures on test results.
• Document medications, new prescriptions, and patient vital signs.
• Chart patient weight and obtain signed permission slips for radioactive prostate seed implants.
• Attend and apply OSHA/Biomedical updates in the clinical setting.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient privacy.
• Communicate with front desk, nursing staff, and other departments as necessary.
• Report or verify patient problems and maintain a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and good oral/written communications skills.
• Ability to work well with multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Current BLS certification.
• One to three years' experience as a Medical Assistant preferred.
• Bilingual English & Spanish proficiency preferred.