Medical Assistant/Patient Services Assistant
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office.
Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.
Under limited supervision, receives and screens visitors and callers.
Schedules patient appointments, registers patients and participates in the processing of patient charges.
Provides secretarial and clerical support, maintains supplies.
EducationHigh School or GEDExperienceo3 years' experience as a medical assistant or successful completion of GBMA externship program.
oNational Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant may be substituted for years of experience req.
o6 months of related clerical/administrative experience.
SkillsoKnowledge of medical terminologyoSkill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signsoSkill in written and oral communicationoAbility to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic resultsoAbility to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hireoAbility to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations oAbility to organize and maintain files and records.
oAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesLicensures, CertificationsoCertificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant programoHeart saver (CPR Certification).
oNational Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant preferredPhysical RequirementsoAbility to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
Working ConditionsoMedical Office Environment.
Exposure to disinfectant, detergent solutions and human specimens.
Conditions of EmploymentoAbility to work in various practices, as needed.
Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Calculations Certified Medical Assistant Communication Electrocardiography Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Under direct supervision, assists physician in providing direct patient care and evaluation of patients in an office.
Performs direct patient care such as phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, wound care, medication administration and vital signs.
Under limited supervision, receives and screens visitors and callers.
Schedules patient appointments, registers patients and participates in the processing of patient charges.
Provides secretarial and clerical support, maintains supplies.
EducationHigh School or GEDExperienceo3 years' experience as a medical assistant or successful completion of GBMA externship program.
oNational Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant may be substituted for years of experience req.
o6 months of related clerical/administrative experience.
SkillsoKnowledge of medical terminologyoSkill in using techniques for phlebotomy, EKG, specimen collection, medication administration and taking vital signsoSkill in written and oral communicationoAbility to distinguish normal from abnormal diagnostic resultsoAbility to pass a medication calculation test with an 85% or better prior to hireoAbility to perform non-complex arithmetic calculations oAbility to organize and maintain files and records.
oAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesLicensures, CertificationsoCertificate of training from a nationally recognized Medical Assistant programoHeart saver (CPR Certification).
oNational Certification as a Certified Medical Assistant preferredPhysical RequirementsoAbility to walk and stand for up to eighty percent (80%) of work time.
Working ConditionsoMedical Office Environment.
Exposure to disinfectant, detergent solutions and human specimens.
Conditions of EmploymentoAbility to work in various practices, as needed.
Recommended Skills Administration Cpr Calculations Certified Medical Assistant Communication Electrocardiography Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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