MEDICAL ASSISTANT III - FT Primary Family Care

Certified Medical Assistant-Primary Care

Job Summary :

• Provides excellent customer service.
• Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient and confirming purpose of the visit.
• Secure patient information and maintain patient confidence by keeping patient information confidential.
• Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
• Document patients' current medications and all allergies.
• Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedure(s) when needed.
• Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
• Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
• Take patient specimen and carry out laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
• Stock exam rooms.
• Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient / guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Qualifications

Education : Medical assistant certification from the Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants.

Experience : 1 year of previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Additional Skills / Abilities : Excellent assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Work independently and effectively in a busy environment.