MEDICAL ASSISTANT UNCERTIFIED

Fast-paced medical office is searching for a dependable Medical Assistant to perform various clinical duties to keep our practice running efficiently. Our Medical Assistant will work directly with providers and patients to collect test samples, maintain patient records, explain common medical procedures to patients and assist in basic examinations.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

· Places patient in exam rooms, obtains history and other preliminary exam information. Prepares patients for provider examination.

· Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment, examination, and procedures. Assists with patient assessments and examination as needed.

· Charts physician orders and documents treatment plan. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to treatment.

· Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic tests, and existing and new medication instructions.

· Acts as a liaison between patients, providers, and clinical teams and answers questions or offer guidance for patient families.

· Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to support the overall mission of the organization; recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

· Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.

· Exceptional organizational skills required. Must be able to complete tasks with a high-degree of efficiency and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with frequent disruptions. Must have the ability to work independently while managing time and workload appropriately.

· Must demonstrate ability to analyze data and resolve complex problems.

· Proficiency of electronic records systems.

· Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.

· Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and physicians. Must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer-focus.

· Must have the ability to work overtime, as needed.

· Must have the ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to successfully perform required job duties.