MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED
Core
Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff.
Role type
Medical Assistant
Builds
Patient care delivery and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs collection, specimen collection and preparation, diagnostic test administration (EKG, audiograms, spirometry), medication administration, patient documentation, office scheduling, EHR utilization
Preferred skills
Medical Assistant Certification, AHA BLS-HCP certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Records (EMR), automated computer systems
Responsibilities
Collect patient assessment data (height, weight, vital signs), prepare patients for provider evaluation, assist during exams and procedures, maintain clean and safe work areas, document patient information in medical records, perform clerical functions (check-in/out, phone calls, scheduling), administer oral and parenteral medications under supervision.
Seniority
Entry-level