*Medical Assistant

Under direct supervision of a physician or other medical personnel, testing, information gathering,  and scheduling for research program. May coordinate schedules of patients in an outpatient clinic and provide clerical assistance toward the smooth operation of the facility.  

Duties:

• Physician Assistance.  Assists physician or other medical personnel in the examination process as required or necessary. 
• Information Gathering.  Obtains and records vital signs including body temperature, height, weight, and  takes blood pressure. Takes and documents complaints and patient histories including allergies, immunization histories, etc.  Maintains patient confidentiality.  Receives and returns telephone calls from or to patients 
• Chaperoning.  Chaperones examinations and patients. 
• Supply Maintenance.  Responsible for stocking exam rooms, taking inventory, ordering supplies, an
• Scheduling.  Makes scheduling arrangements with other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• As Needed.  Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.  

Required Education: High School diploma or GED or graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant Program.

• 6 months experience in patient care as a Medical Assistant or 6 months performing electronic order entry as a qualified ABR-OE.

Equivalent/ Substitution: Will accept a student who has completed an internship/externship and graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program in lieu of required experience

Certifications / Licenses:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant or qualified ABR-OE or ability to obtain the certification within 90 days of employment in the position.

Preferences:

• Bilingual in English & Spanish
• ABR-OE (Assessment Based Recognition in Order Entry)

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