Medical Assistant

U.S. Dermatology Partners•Arvada, CO

13d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant provides assistance to licensed medical providers in clinic and surgical settings, delivering safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized care to patients. The role supports patient examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgeries, as well as office operations, laboratory work, documentation, and emergency response. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of sterile technique, anatomy, and medications.
Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.
Management and organizational skills to support leadership of this function.
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions, with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations.
Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional needs, and teammate support.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving.
Basic to intermediate computer operation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations applicable to the position and a general understanding of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

Serve as a patient advocate during examinations and treatment.
Interview patients and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Record patient medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, test results, and other information in medical records.
Ensure required consent forms are obtained before preparing patients for treatment.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician, following medication safety protocols and checking expiration dates.
Collect, log, and prepare blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, wound care, and physician instructions to patients.
Assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing them instruments and materials, giving injections, and removing sutures.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies under provider direction.
Prepare and maintain clean, orderly treatment rooms; inspect sterile items and organize supplies on the sterile field.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, and surgeries in accordance with facility policies, and notify the physician and RN of signs of distress.
Clean rooms and medical equipment between patients and at the end of the day, and properly dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials.
Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
Greet patients arriving at the office or clinic.
Change wound dressings.
Inventory instruments, supplies, and equipment, assess stocking needs, and keep rooms stocked.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Document all procedures accurately and in a timely manner.
Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, maintaining knowledge of equipment and supply locations.
Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and complete documentation according to facility policy.
Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Follow organizational policies and procedures and support a culture of high quality and customer service.
Perform other duties necessary or in the best interest of the organization.