Measures and records vital signs; records patient interview, history, and chief complaint
Prepares patients for examinations and performs routine screening tests; assists physician with exams; explain treatment procedures and physicians' instructions to patient
Phlebotomy and collection of other lab specimens; performs basic waived lab tests
Prepares and administers medications under physician supervision; changes dressings, applies bandages, removes sutures and other first aid procedures
Maintains supplies, equipment, stocks and sterilizes instruments; practices OSHA safety standards; performs accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times
Processes patient phone messages, returning calls and routing them to other team members as appropriate; calls patients to obtain and relay pertinent information for the physician

Requirements:

Must have certification from a Medical Assistant program OR equivalent healthcare preparation (i.e. foreign-trained physician, paramedic, etc.) is required
A minimum of 1 year's experience in a medical setting
Have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent
A basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant practice scope
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills