Medical Assistant (Otolaryngology)
Core
Provides patient care, prepares patients for examination and diagnostic procedures, and manages sterilization of endoscopic equipment and surgical instruments in an outpatient Otolaryngology clinic.
Role type
Medical Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient examination flow and sterile instrument readiness for physicians
Domain
Healthcare / Otolaryngology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, aseptic technique, infection control, sterilization equipment operation, specimen collection, patient transfer assistance, emergency first aid/CPR, EMR system usage, medical terminology
Preferred skills
EPIC system proficiency, scheduling and insurance claims processing
Technologies
Steam autoclaves, Medivators, EHR systems, blood pressure monitors, EKG machines
Responsibilities
Obtain and record patient vital signs; prepare examination areas and patients for procedures; operate sterilization equipment to clean and package surgical instruments; collect and process patient specimens; assist with patient transfers and emergency procedures; maintain accurate sterilization and instrument records.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC