What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant (2 years minimum clinical experience) position at Family Health Care Center?
We are seeking a Primary Care Medical Assistant to perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. More specifically are the duties listed below.
Administrative tasks
- Schedule appointments and follow up with patients
- Maintain patient records
- Verify patient information
- Process insurance forms
- Answer phones
Clinical tasks
- Take vital signs, such as blood pressure
- Administer injections, such as vaccinations
- Perform basic procedures, such as wound care
- Prepare patients for exams
- Assist physicians during exams
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens
- Draw blood
- Take electrocardiograms
Other responsibilities
- Ask about symptoms and health concerns
- Record information in patient medical files
- Coordinate referrals to specialists
- Set up follow up appointments
- Dispose of contaminated supplies
- Sterilize medical instruments
- Authorize drug refills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18