Job detail

Medical Assistant

Exer Medical Corporation

#Medical Records #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Clinical Setting #Healthcare #Patient Charting #Medical Assistant #Venipuncture #Sterilization

Quick overview

The Medical Assistant supports physicians by preparing patients for examinations and performing clinical tasks such as taking vital signs and blood draws. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and managing patient records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a vocational certificate in Medical Assisting and CPT I certification. Experience with EKGs, IM injections, and blood draws is required along with strong communication skills.

professional certificatePatient CareInstrument SterilizationData EntryPatient PreparationLaboratory TestsBlood DrawsMedical ChartingVenipunctureVital Signs MeasurementEKGInjectionsClinical CommunicationPatient InterviewingMedical Supply InventoryChart AuditingCPT and ICD-9 Review

Job description

Summary

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.

Exer Core Responsibilities
Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

 Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records information on patients' charts.  Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.  Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.  Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.  Cleans and sterilizes instruments.  Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.  Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.  Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.  Assist doctors with charting  Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review  Venipunctures, EKG's, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and Injections  Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures  Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

 Medical Assistant experience  CPT I certification  Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.  Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet  Neat and professional appearance  Effective written and verbal communication skills  Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.