Medical Assistant

Exer Urgent Care•Huntington Park, CA

7d•$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 involves interviewing patients, recording information in patient charts, preparing examination and treatment rooms, supporting physicians during examinations and minor procedures, performing clinical tasks such as vital signs, EKGs, blood draws, injections, and routine laboratory tests, and maintaining office and patient records. The Medical Assistant is expected to demonstrate positive, clear communication, contribute as a dependable team member, work with energy and focus, and adhere to business conduct and compliance standards. This is a center-based position in a clinical setting with moderate noise and potential exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The position requires the ability to stand and sit for extended periods, bend and stoop, perform manual-dexterity tasks, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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 information in patient charts.
Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examinations and treatment.
Drape and position patients, instruments, and equipment.
Hand instruments and materials to the physician as directed.
Clean and sterilize instruments.
Inventory and order medical supplies and materials.
Administer injections or treatments and perform routine laboratory tests.
Enter data into the computer to maintain office and patient records.
Assist physicians 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.
Communicate clearly and positively with patients and colleagues, contribute ideas and feedback as a team member, meet commitments, and adhere to business conduct and compliance standards.