Medical Assistant Needed for Medical Clinic

Job Description

We are looking for motivated hard working Medical assistants to join our clinic. Must be a fast learner, self-starter, have good communication skills and medical terminology. Knowledge of medications, prescription refills. Must work well under pressure and you may need to travel to multiple locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; performing specialty tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information; procedures and testing instructions; answering questions.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.