Medical Assistant

Specializes as a Medical Assistant.

Preferred - Pediatrician practice.

General purpose:

Responsible for completing a variety of medical/administrative-related tasks in support of the medical provider.

Responsibilities:

• Assisted with direct patient care procedures and related tasks; checked in patients; assisted in obtaining patient histories; took vital signs; prepared charts; and assisted with medical examinations.
• Maintains stocks of medical supplies as necessary in the exam rooms.
• Interview patients and record information, including a week of pregnancy, if applicable, and document on patients' charts.
• Educates and advises patients on specified medical issues within established parameters.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Performs standing orders as approved by the department and in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Prepares treatment rooms for the examination of patients.
• Works and completes tasks in the electronic medical record system in a timely manner.
• Translate when necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical assistant certificate or training.
• BLS/CPR Certification.
• 0-3 years of experience in a related field.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/Creole).