Medical Assistant

apartment Exer Urgent Care location_onStevenson Ranch, CA 91381, US

$22 - $23 / HOUR

Summary:

The Medical Assistant will be responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of patients under direction of the Physician.

Exer Core Responsibilities
•    Has a contagious and positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the behaviors of Genuine, Caring, and Friendly.
•    Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience needs.
•    Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special.
•    An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments.
•    Is able to keep up in the Exer environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion.
•    Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and can be counted on to complete goals.
•    Adherence to standards of business conduct and compliance.

Major Responsibilities

    Interviews patients, measures vital signs, such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height, and records 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.
    Gives injections or treatments, and performs routine laboratory tests.
    Keys data into computer to maintain office and patient records.
    Assist doctors with charting
    Chart auditing, CPT and ICD-9 review
    Venipunctures, EKG's, Vital Signs, Blood draws, and Injections
    Prep patients for examination and treatment, and assist during minor office procedures
    Prepare exam and treatment rooms (instrument preparation and sterilization, prescription refills, faxing, and filing)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications

    Medical Assistant experience
    CPT I certification
    Experience performing EKGs, blood draws, vital signs and IM injections.
    Ability to work well under pressure and be quick on your feet
    Neat and professional appearance
    Effective written and verbal communication skills
    Vocational certificate in Medical Assistant

Working Conditions

Center-Based. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. The ability to stand and sit for hours at a time, (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

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