Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Location : 5730 Ward Road, Arvada, CO

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay Range : $20.68-27.47 per hour, dependent on experience and certification

It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the established pay range. Compensation decisions are based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case. The final offer may be influenced by several factors, including the candidate's skills, education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

Summary Of Job Duties

Assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician.

Essential Job Functions

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records all other information on patients' charts.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Drapes patients with covering and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies and materials.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test or calls medical facility or department to schedule patients for tests.
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Schedules appointments, keeps x-ray and other medical records, performs secretarial tasks, and completes insurance forms.
• Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
• Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.