Springville, Alabama
Medical Assistant Job Opening in Springville, Alabama - We are searching for a reliable Medical Assistant to perform various office and clinical duties to keep our healthcare practice running efficiently. They need to have an upbeat, positive and energetic personality. Our Medical Assistant will work directly with healthcare practice staff to collect test samples, maintain patient records, explain common medical procedures to patients and assist in basic examinations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Report to clinical coordinator or practice administrator
Perform nursing procedures under supervision of physician or physician assistant
Assist physician and physician assistant in exam rooms
Escort patients to exam rooms, interviews patients, measure vital signs, including weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and document all information in patient?s chart
Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
Keep exam rooms stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required
Take telephone messages and provide feedback and answers to calls
Triage and process messages from patients and front office staff to physicians and physician assistants
Maintain all logs and required checks (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, emergency medications, expired medications, oxygen, etc.)
All other duties as assigned by clinical coordinator or practice administrator
KNOWLEDGE
Medical assistants must have knowledge of:
Healthcare field and medical specialty
Medical terminology
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of EHRs (if applicable)
SKILLS
Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
The ability to perform phlebotomy, administer injections, EKG's and x-ray
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Medical Assistant: 1 year
Required license or certification:
CMA
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