Medical Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets patients and escorts them to exam rooms.
• Assists in the completion of any forms/histories as needed.
• Measures and records vital signs for inclusion in patient’s records.
• Maintains accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Provides patients with basic information and instruction regarding procedures.
• Schedules patients for tests and completes required forms for labs/tests, etc.
• Phones prescriptions to pharmacy if so needed.
• Preparing and administering medications with R.N./physician authorizations.
• Assisting physicians with exams and minor office procedures.
• Changes dressings, applying bandages, removing sutures and other first aid procedures.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical instruments/patient exam rooms and observes principles of sterile technique in performing duties.
• Disposes of biohazard waste according to OSHA standards.
• Practices OSHA safety standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must possess strong listening, verbal, and communication skills.
• Must be people oriented with the ability to deal with patients who may be anxious and fearful.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics 

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Application Question(s):

Have you completed a medical assistant education program?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certificate of Completion (Required)

Work Location:

• In person