Medical Assistant GBMA

About the position

Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office. Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs. Maintains supplies and schedules patient appointments.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in an office such as taking and recording vital signs, routine diagnostic tests, administering medications, preparing patients for exams, and recording EKG.
• Maintains examination schedule and evaluates patients for appropriate preventive or other care such as immunizations, eye exams, PAP smears, pain management, or wound care.
• Responds to patient questions and assists patients with dressing and undressing, getting off and on examination table, and chaperones patients as needed during examinations.
• Reviews diagnostic results and reports abnormal results to physician.
• Cleans room as needed between patient exams; maintains cleanliness and order of exam rooms.
• Stocks and orders supplies; sterilizes medical equipment, and performs medical office clerical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant Program and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
• Successful completion of accredited MA training program through specified colleges or 1 year of MA experience and National Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA, AAMA or RRMA).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signs.
• Skill in written and oral communication.
• Ability to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic results.
• Ability to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hire.
• BLS CPR Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross.