Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Corporation•Unincorporated Rolling Hills Estates, CA

12d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Physician. The role supports clinical operations by preparing patients and rooms, performing clinical tasks, maintaining records, and assisting doctors with charting and minor office procedures. The position is center-based in a clinical setting, with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens.

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 including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record the information in patient charts.
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examinations and treatment.
Drape and position patients, instruments, and equipment as needed.
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 measurements, blood draws, and injections.
Assist during minor office procedures.
Prepare examination and treatment rooms, including instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing.