Medical Assistant (MA) - Total Health and Wellness
About The Position
A Medical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to help ensure the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital. The role supports physicians, providers, nurses, and patients through tasks related to patient care management, documentation, and communication, with a focus on patient experience, quality, and efficiency. The Medical Assistant supports patient treatment by assisting physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in delivering patient care services. The position may involve performing multiple advanced clinical support tasks without supervision. Duties include collecting and preparing laboratory specimens; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; arranging examination-room instruments and equipment; maintaining supplies and equipment; and keeping waiting and examination rooms neat and clean. The Medical Assistant also verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of visits. Patients are prepared for examinations through preliminary physical tests, including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature, and reporting a patient history summary.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following: completion of a Medical Assistant Program; a minimum of one year as a Medical Assistant; Military Medic Training; or EMT-Paramedic Training.
- One to two years of relevant experience combined.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and administrative support for the efficient operation of the medical office or hospital.
- Assist physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff in delivering patient care services.
- Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
- Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments.
- Arrange examination-room instruments and equipment, and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Keep waiting and examination rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients, record medical history, and confirm the purpose of visits to verify patient information.
- Prepare patients for examinations by performing preliminary physical tests, including taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature.
- Report patient history summaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
