What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Rhea Medical Center?
POSITION: Medical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Physician Group- Spring City
HOURS: Full-time
SUMMARY: Assists physician with in-office patient visits. Obtains patient information, enters information on patient chart. Prepares patients for examination, obtains and records preliminary physical tests such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, weight. Prepares and maintains patient care equipment, maintains inventory of patient care supplies. Maintains a safe, secure and healthy work environment. Position also requires front desk clerical duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school graduate and Medical Assistant certification or LPN license or comparable work experience to substitute for certification.
2. Three years-experience in physician office preferred.
3. BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
4. Orthopedic experience a plus!
5. Knowledge of EKG testing.
6. Phlebotomy skills with ability to do simple lab tests.
7. Organizational skills.
8. Able to stand for long periods, stoop, bend, walk, kneel. Able to assist patients with ambulation and positioning on exam table. Visual and auditory skills to operate patient care equipment.
9. Excellent customer service skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ADDED, DELETED, OR CHANGED AT ANY
TIME AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE -“all positions/ applicants require drug testing as a condition of employment”
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person