Clinical - Medical Assistant

Position: Medical Assistant

Job Description:

Schedule/confirm appointments

Check in and check out patients; Schedule follow-up appointments

Answer phones, route calls

Performs routine procedures to obtain claimant s medical history, record vital signs and complete lab requisitions

Performs standard diagnostic procedures accurately, efficiently, and with the highest quality including but not limited to: 12-lead electrocardiograms, proficient venipuncture, urine drug testing collection and preparation of lab specimens for laboratory courier, pulmonary function test (PFTs), arterial flow Doppler studies, and other clinical diagnostic studies assigned to meet the needs of the organization

Performs housekeeping functions such as: changing exam room table paper, upkeep of cleanliness of the entire office (exam rooms, bathrooms, waiting area, front office, lab room, etc.), ensuring all equipment is clean and presentable

Chaperone during an examination

If fluent in other languages, assist claimants and providers with translation of questionnaire forms or during evaluation, as necessary

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the organization

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent (GED)

Associate degree in Medical Assisting and/or graduation from an accredited vocational Medical Assistant program, and/or military equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification/Registration or meet state requirements

Minimum 1 year of medical assistant experience

CPR certification required

Technology driven medical data entry system experience or related computer data entry

Experience in Occupational Medicine clinic, General Medical, Internal Medicine work environment preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred