We are looking for a reliable Medical Assistant to care for people in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a doctor.
Responsibilities
- Record a patient’s medical history accurately
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Provide emotional and psychological support needed over the phone to patients.
- Communicate with patients’ family to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
- Handle medication refill requests
- Receive and direct phone calls
- Schedule appointments, check-in patients, obtain necessary patient information to file and update patient records, and ensure all forms and consents are completed by patients
- Check-out patients, and arrange laboratory services
- Prepare patients for examination, take vitals, and record patients' health history
- Administer injections and medications, and perform routine specimen collection and tests
- Prepare equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
- Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
- Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
Skills
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Chesterfield, MO 63017 (Required)
Work Location: In person