Medical Assistant Jobs in Santa Cruz, AZ

About The Position

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 skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Specialty knowledge of systems relating to the job function.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations 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 to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
• Escort patients to examination, procedure, or operating rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record medical history, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results 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 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 before opening and organize supplies on the sterile field.
• Assist physicians with surgical procedures while maintaining the sterile field.
• Assess patients throughout examinations, procedures, and surgeries according to 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; dispose of infectious waste and biohazard materials correctly.
• Schedule patient appointments and contact medical facilities or departments to arrange tests or admissions.
• Inventory and assess instruments, supplies, and equipment, keeping rooms stocked.
• Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
• Document all procedures accurately and promptly.
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols, and know the location of relevant equipment and supplies.
• Assist physicians during patient, employee, or visitor medical emergencies and document them according to facility policy.
• Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Follow all policies and procedures while supporting high-quality care and customer service.
• Perform other duties that may be necessary or in the organization's best interest.