Medical Assistant Jobs in Spokane, LA

About The Position

Requirements

• Medical Assistant experience.
• CPT I certification.
• Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, and intramuscular injections.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly.
• Neat and professional appearance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Vocational certificate in Medical Assisting.
• Ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, with some bending and stooping.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for clinical duties.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients, measure vital signs including pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and record information in patient charts.
• Prepare treatment and examination rooms, including preparing and sterilizing instruments.
• Drape and position patients, instruments, and equipment for examinations.
• Hand instruments and materials to the physician 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 physicians with charting.
• Audit charts and review CPT and ICD-9 information.
• Perform venipunctures, EKGs, blood draws, vital-sign measurements, and injections.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures.
• Handle prescription refills, faxing, and filing.
• Demonstrate a positive work ethic and model genuine, caring, and friendly behavior.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and colleagues, helping customers feel informed and understood.
• Contribute ideas and feedback as a team player and meet commitments.
• Approach tasks with energy and focus, pursue goals, and adhere to business-conduct and compliance standards.