Medical Assistant - Neuroscience - Physician Practice

About the role

The Medical Assistant is responsible for ensuring that they assist physicians with all patient care.

Responsibilities

• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Recording patient interview, history and chief complaint
• Providing patient education with regards to office policies, medications, management of diseased, home treatments and special diets
• Assisting the physician with exams and minor office surgery
• Preparing patients for examinations and performing routine screening tests
• Change dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures
• Using CPR skills when required
• Maintaining supplies, equipment, stocking, and sterilization of instruments
• Practice OSHA safety standards
• Performing accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
• May triage patient phone calls/review prescriptions with patient as directed by physician
• Perform Phlebotomy
• Perform other duties as assigned which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior
• Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with varying populations
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of computerized processes and data entry procedures
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience as a Medical Assistant preferred
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician preferred

Pay

Minimum rate of $21.70 Hourly