Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Corporation•Redlands, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician. The role supports clinical care and office operations in a center-based clinical setting, including preparing patients and treatment rooms, assisting during procedures, maintaining patient records, and handling medical supplies. The successful candidate demonstrates a positive work ethic and communicates clearly and compassionately with patients and coworkers. They contribute to the team, meet commitments, work with energy and focus, and adhere to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Requirements

Medical Assistant experience.
CPT I certification.
Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, and IM injections.
Ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly.
Neat and professional appearance.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities

Interview patients, measure vital signs such as pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information in patient charts.
Prepare treatment and examination rooms for patients.
Drape and position patients, instruments, and equipment for examinations.
Hand instruments and materials to the doctor as directed.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Give injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter data into the computer to maintain office and patient records.
Assist doctors with charting.
Audit charts and review CPT and ICD-9 information.
Perform venipunctures, EKGs, vital-sign checks, blood draws, and injections.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist during minor office procedures.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms, including instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing.
Communicate clearly and positively so customers feel informed, understood, and valued.
Contribute ideas and feedback as a team player, meet commitments, and complete work goals.
Adhere to standards of business conduct and compliance.