Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, procedure, test and appointment scheduling

• Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals.
• Obtains patient medication list.
• Responds timely phone calls and inquiries.
• Surgery and test scheduling.
• Responsible for paging out prescription requests to physician extender as needed.
• Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. xray, labs, etc.)
• Maintains clean exam rooms.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to organizational policy and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Minimum two years of working in a medical facility/practice as a medical assistant
• CCMA, CMA, CNA or RMA certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification through proctored exam provided after 90 days of permanent full-time employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge
• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
Skills
• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
Abilities
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.