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Responsibilities

• Screen patients for medical histories and record vital signs and EKGs.
• Record X-Ray and/or Sonogram in patient medical record charts.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist providers during examinations.
• Schedule patients for follow-up appointments.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform phlebotomy.
• Ensure proper disposal of contaminated supplies and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Stock examination rooms and order supplies as needed.
• Maintain communication with health agencies for immunization and communicable disease reporting.
• Assist in patient examinations and treatments.
• Operate equipment and perform EKGs.
• Prepare patient medical records (charts) and/or EMR with appropriate intake sheets.
• Gather patient information, complaints, take vital signs, and perform ordered tests.
• Log patient medical record and/or EMR laboratory and radiology results.
• Perform directives as requested by physicians.
• Complete various forms for medical, physical, disability, and school purposes.
• Track inventory for supplies.
• Interview patients.
• Ensure charts are available with relevant lab work and test reports for provider review.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow to and from exam rooms and treatment areas.
• Escort patients and specimens throughout the facility.
• Set up examination rooms for various primary and specialty care physicians.
• Distribute appropriate educational material to patients.
• Assist with authorization of prescription refills as directed by the physician.
• Recall or reschedule patients as instructed.
• Secure and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively and maintain patient records, files, reports, and correspondence.
• Perform intake of patient medical history, complete time out forms, point of care testing (including nasal and throat swabs), CIR updating, and STD reporting.
• Track refrigerator/freezer temperatures and complete appropriate forms.
• Move equipment as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience.
• Trained in Medical Assisting with certification from a Vocational/Technical or career program.
• Medical Assistant Certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff.
• Securing and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective communication.
• Maintaining patient records, files, reports, and other correspondence.
• Customer service.
• Basic computer skills.

Experience Level

• 1 year job-related experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification from a Vocational/Technical or career program in Medical Assisting

Salary/Compensations

• $27.25 USD per hour