Medical Assistant
Core
Assist health care providers and clerical staff in ambulatory patient care areas by performing clinical tasks, administrative duties, and patient support.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Ambulatory patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, medication administration, immunization administration, lab specimen processing, infection control, patient scheduling, medical record management, data entry
Preferred skills
Bilingual communication, National Certification (CMA or RMA)
Technologies
Electronic health records systems, computer software for data entry
Responsibilities
Perform venipuncture, finger stick, and heel stick phlebotomy procedures; administer prescribed medications and immunizations; process lab specimens and perform waived testing; document vital signs and physical measurements; schedule appointments and manage insurance pre-authorizations; prepare patients for examination and assist physicians during treatment; maintain infection control guidelines and clean equipment; stock supplies and exam rooms; perform clerical duties including answering phones and chart preparation.