Medical Assistant
Core
Provides clinical and administrative support in an ambulatory setting, preparing patients for exams, performing point-of-care testing, administering vaccines, and managing patient records.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care services and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient preparation, vital signs measurement, point-of-care testing, vaccine administration, medication reconciliation, EMR documentation, scheduling, infection control
Preferred skills
Medical Assistant certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Prepares patients for examinations and treatments, performs pre-visit planning and updates patient records, conducts point-of-care testing (blood pressure, EKG, glucose, etc.), administers vaccines and PPDs, documents patient histories and allergies, assists providers with physical examinations, schedules appointments and verifies insurance, maintains infection control standards.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC