Medical Assistant - Part-Time - Float

About the role

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.
• Maintains supplies and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Performs routine diagnostic tests.
• Administers medications.
• Prepares patient for exam.
• Records EKG.
• Maintains examination schedule.
• Evaluates patients for appropriate preventive or other care (immunizations, eye exams, PAP smears, pain management, wound care).
• Responds to patient questions.
• Assists patient with dressing and undressing, getting on and off examination table.
• Chaperones patient as needed during examinations.
• Reviews diagnostic results and reports abnormal results to physician.
• Cleans room between patient exams; maintains cleanliness and order of exam rooms.
• Stocks and orders supplies; sterilizes medical equipment; performs medical office clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: HS diploma or GED, or certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Experience: Successful completion of an accredited MA training program, or 1 year of MA experience, or National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA or RMA); relevant clinical or educational experience may also be considered.

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results.
• Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire.

Licensures and Certifications:

• Certificate of training from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time and lift/position patients up to 50% of work time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to disinfectant and detergent solutions.
• Exposure to human specimens.

Pay

Pay range: $17.64 - $27.48 per hour (final salary offer based on qualifications, education, experience and alignment with organizational needs).