Medical Assistant (MA)

Job Description

Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Inform patients of costs for care being provided and guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Type routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten copy. Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors. Medical Assistants can work in multiple settings including doctor’s offices, hospital and/or outpatient clinic.

Education/Requirements:

• High School: education is required, some states also require the completion of a certificate program.
• Phlebotomy certification: sometimes required
• On call position: in Ophthalmology Department till 12/31 with the possibility to extend: Vandever will be main location, must be willing to float to Vista, Garfield, El Cajon, & Otay Mesa. Must be MA certified