Silver Pine Medical Group - Sterling Heights, MI Medical Assistant Job Description Summary Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include documenting/maintaining medical records and calling in prescriptions. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, IV/Blood draw, ECG, office diagnostic testing, x-rays, splinting/wound care and administering medications as directed by physician. Job Duties Record patients medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. Obtain ECG’s, take x-rays, start IV’s, splint injuries, clean wounds, etc. Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing. Authorize prescription information to pharmacies. Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies. Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses. Qualifications Qualifications and Education High School Graduate or GED Minimum one to two years experience in the medical field as a Medical Assistant Medical Assistant Certificate preferred Strong knowledge of medical terminology Demonstrated computer skills for documenting patient care in an electronic medical record Ability to communicate effectively in person, on the telephone, and in writing Ability to work independently and as a team Ability to read and comprehend patient medical charts, medical terminology, prescription medications, and physician messages Proficient in ECG’s, X- Rays, PFT, blood draws Additional Information Full-Time Must be available varying schedule from 7 AM to 7:30 PM.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:26:23 +0000
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