Medical Assistant

Description: • Greet patients in the waiting area, assure patient flow runs smoothly and efficiently, escort patients to discharge counter. • Obtain patient history; assess/triage patient, measure vital signs, and record information in patients chart. • Explain treatment procedures and prepare patient and exam room for examination. • Position instruments and equipment and hand to physician as directed. Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment after use. • Administer injections, medications, eye and ear irrigations, dress/bandage wounds and incisions, start/monitor IV, draw blood and assist physician or mid-level provider with any procedures. • Perform diagnostic tests including eye exams, EKG's, defibrillator, cardiac monitoring, oxygen equipment, pulse ox, peak flow and inhalation treatment equipment. • Perform CLIA-waived lab tests, draw blood, and collect, label and process specimens for send-out. • Perform both DOT and Non-Dot urine drug screens, using proper chain of custody; ensure preparation for pick-up and shipment to appropriate laboratory. • Perform dosage calculations for administering medications. • Complete medical chart to include medical services rendered, test results and supplies used by the end of the work day. • Report to work on time when scheduled. • Follow all policies in Employee handbook. • Perform inventory count and submit on the date it is due. • Perform patient call backs, arrange referrals and testing, • Perform quality checks on medical equipment. • Assist registration staff and perform additional clerical duties as necessary.

Requirements: • Graduate of accredited program for Paramedic • Ability to accurately read and write medical terminology • BLS certification • Ability to work all shifts including day, evening, holiday and weekend hours as needed. • Basic computer skills • Detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Additional Info: Preferred Skills Two (2) years medical experience