Medical Asst per diem

• The Medical Assistant provides care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and assists with medical emergencies and medical care under the supervision of the Physician.
• Obtains vital signs, blood specimens, EKG's, vision tests, pulmonary function test, drug testing, rapid strep, rapid pregnancy testing, dressing changes, and other nursing services as required by the practice.
• Obtains relevant medical information and records in EMR.
• Assists with in-office surgical procedures and exams and arranges for community care and diagnostic tests as needed.
• The Medical Assistant maintains the flow of patients through the practice in concert with the clerical and other nursing staff. na

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum:
• High School Degree or equivalent Preferred:
• Graduate from an accredited school for Medical Assistant.

LICENSE

Professional certifications

• Preferred:
• Certification obtained from a
• Medical
• Assistant
• School licensed by
• New
• York
• State
• Minimum:
• BLS required through RQI

Work experience

• Minimum:
• Prior experience in a physician office or other medical setting, or completion of accredited school for Medical Assistants
• Must demonstrate assessment skills for both adults and children.
• Working knowledge of emergency intervention and available resources.

SKILLS

• Minimum:
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills.