Certified Medical Assistant
About The Position
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Assistant. This role is responsible for bringing patients to the exam room, taking medical histories and recording vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the examination. The Medical Assistant will follow physician instructions to complete patient’s treatment, take record of interventions, and ensure prescription refills are made and patient medicine reconciliation is completed. The role is also responsible for stocking rooms with medical supplies and performing administrative duties such as taking and returning calls from patients. The Medical Assistant must adhere to medical standards of care and works under the direct supervision of the physician. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) certification
- Efficient in the use of standard office equipment, data entry, typing, 10-key skills, and alpha/numerical filing
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Majority of the shift is spent standing
- Frequent reaching, stooping and twisting when filing, accessing records and answering telephone
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Read a variety of printed and handwritten materials, computerized reports, manuals, and correspondence
- Communicates with patients, physicians, families and co-workers in person and on the telephone
Nice To Haves
- Two years of health care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Bring patients to the exam room
- Take medical histories and record vital signs
- Prepare patients for examination
- Assist the physician during the examination
- Follow physician instructions to complete patient’s treatment
- Take record of interventions
- Ensure prescription refills are made
- Complete patient medicine reconciliation
- Stock rooms with medical supplies
- Take and return calls from patients
- Adhere to medical standards of care
- Works under the direct supervision of the physician
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
