Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Incentive Plans
Growth Opportunities
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Job Summary
The Medical Assistant is the first clinical contact for each patient and provides kind and caring service to each patient from initial triage through patient discharge.
This is a PRN position. The role of the Medical Assistant is to guide patients through their visits and carry out provider orders according to established procedures.
Responsibilities
- Greet each patient, verify identity at each encounter, explain procedures to be performed, and address patient questions and concerns.
- Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal.
- Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment and examination of the patient.
- Ensure all ordered tests are performed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or provider of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Conduct provider referrals as well as service pre-certifications on an as-needed basis.
- Document nursing history and physical assessment of patients.
Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
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Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certification or diploma in Medical Assisting or MA experience required