Medical Assistant

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the preparation of patient vitals, general front and back office duties, maintaining steady patient flow for provider, prescription refill assistance, and administrative assistance.

Specific Duties:

• Observes and reports physical and behavioral symptoms to medical personnel in charge.
• Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration and weight.
• Makes routine entries into patient charts and directs visitors.
• Prepares exams rooms and maintains their cleanliness throughout the day
• Participates in all required trainings
• Coordinate MA intern outreach activities and recruitment; assist with MA training
• Work with Pediatric immunization program and perform patient reminder recall notices
• Collects, receives processes and distributes laboratory specimens. Provides phlebotomy service at different departments. Communicates tests results inter- and intra department as needed
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Laboratory support and instrument sterilization when needed
• Routine operational and support functions, including filling patient charts, patient referrals, float around in different departments on an as needed basis, data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Back Office:

• Medical intakes
• Basic lab, EKGs, phlebotomy
• Basic computer knowledge
• Assist clinician as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work well with a variety of people. Able to handle multiple tasks. Must have good telephone and people skills. Must be comfortable with public speaking, Bilingual English/Spanish and experience working in a medical facility beneficial.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Includes special certification required for specific jobs.
• Medical Assistant Certification from accredited Medical Assistant Course six (6) months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Practical knowledge of computer operations, experience in lab settings, venipuncture techniques and phlebotomy certificate is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to read, write, speak and understand English and Spanish clearly.
• Customer Service: Treats customers, patients, co-workers, and others with respect and trust. Is able to work effectively by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions; addressing others by name, title, or other respectful identifiers, and respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words, and deeds.