Medical Assistant-Clinical/Office
About the role
The Medical Assistant assists the physician in providing excellent patient care within the office environment. They obtain and record accurate patient medical history information, measure and record vital signs, and obtain and record medication and allergy details for each patient. By being organized and prepared, they help minimize patient wait times. They assist in preparing patient charts and obtaining relevant test results, and offer friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to patients and their families. The role requires multitasking in a busy work environment and the ability to identify and prioritize tasks. The job operates in a professional medical office environment using standard office equipment. Physical demands include standing, walking, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Take patients to exam rooms, gathering all necessary information for providers (i.e. height, weight, vitals, verifying allergies/meds, entering information into EMR when applicable, verifying previous information in EMR)
- Assist providers with physical exams/sigmoidoscopies/bandings as needed
- Administer Breath Tests
- Call patients with normal test results at provider’s request