Certified Medical AssistantJob description

Certified Medical Assistant should be able to :

• Must be able to multitask in a high-paced environment and always maintain professionalism with patients and staff.
• Be able to effectively communicate with both staff and patients and have a thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Have basic computer skills using the EMR system.
• Must recognize a sense of urgency and not easily overwhelmed.

What You Will Do :

• Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greets and prepares patients for the health care provider.
• Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• Administers ordered medications and / or vaccines via oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and / or inhalant administration.
• Required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Documents patient plan(s) of care, tests and examination results in the medical record as directed by the provider.
• Communicate with the patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by a physician.
• Prepares, cleans, and sterilizes instruments and maintains equipment, disposing of contaminated items according to protocol.

Keeps patient exam rooms stocked, clean and orderly.

May work in the front office, as well as perform other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).

Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a clinical setting
• Strong knowledge of Phlebotomy
• Proficient with medical terminology

Skills :

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate demeanor with the ability to provide emotional support to patients
• Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Experience :

Medical office : 2 years (Required)

License / Certification :

Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Torrance, CA 90505 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Torrance, CA 90505 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Last updated : 2024-05-23