MEDICAL ASSISTANT - CERTIFIED - Neurosurgery
Core
Provide basic clinical care and administrative support to patients in a neurosurgery setting.
Role type
Medical Assistant - Certified
Builds
Patient care workflow and clinic operations
Domain
Healthcare / Neurosurgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, specimen collection, medication administration, EKG administration, patient documentation, room sterilization, scheduling, phone communication
Preferred skills
AHA BLS-HCP certification, Medical Assistant Certification
Technologies
Electronic medical records systems, automated computer systems
Responsibilities
Collect patient assessment data including vital signs and symptoms; Prepare patients for provider evaluation and assist during exams; Maintain and sterilize exam and treatment rooms; Document patient information in medical records; Perform diagnostic tests such as EKGs and spirometry; Administer oral and parenteral medications; Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out procedures; Answer phones and schedule appointments.