Medical Assistant PRN

The Medical Assistant will provide general patient care in a physician office setting. The Medical Assistant will complete tasks as directed by physician and office manager to ensure seamless operation.

Essential Functions:

• Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.
• Administers injections, vaccines and medications and other related tasks as instructed by physician.
• Requests, obtains, and reviews all records, test and lab results at least one day prior to the visit.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains the cleanliness of the examination areas. Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Retrieves and returns telephone calls to patients in a timely manner and relay information provided by physician.

Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of college preferred

Required Skills:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Medical Assistant must be credentialed by an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (within 6 months of hire).

Minimum Work Experience:

• Required - 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. Demonstrated phlebotomy experience.
• Preferred - 2 years of experience as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse. Six months of phlebotomy skills to include blood draws is preferred.