Certified Medical Assistant
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment. Promotes efficient patient flow and patient care, i.e. exams, and procedures. Performs clinic support tasks including miscellaneous clerical tasks, answering phones, and maintaining physicians schedule.
Duties
- Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment room as appropriate.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Obtains all necessary patient records as required by physician prior to treatment or procedures.
- Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
- Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
- Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
- Answers patient telephone calls for referral to physician or nurse/pharmacist.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as directed by physicians and RN.
- Informs physician of patient reschedules and no shows.
- Performs other administrative duties, i.e. typing, filing faxing, chart preparation, reception, etc, as requested by supervisor or physician.
- May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.
Skills
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred.
- This is an entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
- Current BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
- Some state regulations may require specific certifications in order to work as a Medical Assistant
Join us in making a difference in patient care by applying your skills as a Certified Medical Assistant. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services.